Synthesis of Thiazoline Compounds and their Mercurated Derivatives and their use as Fungicides

Action of ethylacetoacetate on various sym-diaryl thioureas have been studied  in presence  of iodine as the condensing agent and the resulting 4-thiazoline compounds have been mercurated. The position or the acetoxy mercuric group in the molecule has been ascertained. The fungicidal action of these compounds has also been investigated.