Structure and reactivity of 2-alkyl- and 2-alkoxy-thiazolin-5-ones
Abstract
2-Alkylthiazolin-5-ones resemble the 2-aryl compounds in that they are readily enolisable and can easily be acylated on oxygen. In contrast 2-alkoxythiazolin-5-ones do not enolise in polar solvents and can only be acylated with the aid of a strong base such as sodium hydride.