A microwave assisted multi-component reaction involving 2-amino-1,3,4-thiadiazoles, aromatic aldehydes and thioglycolic acid as substrates, afforded a series of novel 2-(1,3,4-thiadiazolo)-3-aryl-4-thiazolidinones in good yields.
Keywords: 4-Thiazolidinones, microwave irradiation, synthesis.