An efficient protocol for solid phase aminothiazole synthesis

An efficient synthesis of 2,4-diamino-5-ketothiazoles under solid phase conditions has been achieved by the reaction of polymer supported amidinothioureas with α-haloketones. This novel synthetic approach involving traceless cleavage from the support is suited for automation, and allows solid phase combinatorial synthesis of 2,4-diamino-5-ketothiazoles in good yields and purities.