Versatility of the Biginelli reaction: Synthesis of new biphenyl dihydropyrimidin-2-thiones using different ketones as building blocks

Abstract A multi-component synthesis of biphenyl dihydropyrimidin-2-thiones from 1-phenylthiourea, aldehydes and ketones or di-ketones has been demonstrated. The reaction proceeded well for aldehydes with electron donor or acceptor substituents under mild conditions.