| abstract |
A process for preparation of (4-oxo-2-thioxo-1,3-thiazolidin-3-yl) acetic acid comprising: (a) reaction of compound of formula (VIII) wherein Y is Cl, Br, I, OTs, OMs and R is C1-8 alkyl, benzyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl and their like; with a compound of formula (VIIIA) wherein M is K, Na or Li, preferably K; R1 is C1-4 alkyl, benzyl, C1-C8 cycloalkyl, phenyl and their like, in aqueous medium to give a compound of formula (IX) (b) cyclizing a compound of formula (IX) using a base to give a compound of formula (X) in a solvent. (c) hydrolyzing (X) using aqueous mineral acid. |