P. M. Kushakova, Yu. V. Basan, A. I. Yulisova
Aug 1, 2006
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Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds
Abstract
Alkylation of 1-methyltetrahydropyrimidine-2(1H)-thione (N-methylpropylenethiourea) with chloro-and bromoacetic acids and their esters have given the 8-methyl-3-oxo-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-5H-[1,3]thiazolo[3,2-a]pyrimidin-8-ium chloride or bromide. The former is readily hydrolyzed in 95% ethanol to 3-[(3-methylamino)propyl]-1,3-thiazolidine-2,4-dione hydrochloride while the second is more stable towards hydrolysis such that the corresponding hydrobromide is not separated. A paradoxical trend in the extent of the hydrolysis decreasing with the content of the water in the alcoholic solution comes to a complete stop in water. A possible explanation of this phenomenon is given.