Synthesis of 5-(aroylamino)-2-methyl-2H,-1,2,4-thiadiazol-3-ones by oxidative cyclization of 1-aroyl-5-methyl-2-thiobiurets

5-Aroylamino-2-methyl-2H-1,2,4-thiadiazol-3-ones 3 have been synthesized by oxidative cyclization of 1-aroyl-5-methyl-2-thiobiurets 2 with hydrogen peroxide in an alkaline solution. The needed 1-aroyl-5-methyl-2-thiobiurets 2 have been obtained through the addition of methylurea to the corresponding aroyl isothiocyanates.