“…General procedure for the synthesis of phthaloyldithiolones (11-14). A solution of the corresponding N-substituted maleimide (7)(8)(9)(10)4.10 mmol) and 3,4-bis(bromomethyl)dithiolone (8.20 mmol), in dry DMF (25 ml), was refluxed for 8 hours under argon. Then, the solvent was partially removed under vacuum and the residue mixed with water and extracted with n-hexane/diethylether 3015,2974,1766,1696,1601,1463,1436,1390,1335,1203,1189,1144,1099,1057,973,919,875,851,765,746; m/z (MALDI) 252 (100, M + -27, +H -CO); Elemental analysis calcd (%) for C 12 H 9 NO 3 S 2 : C, 51.60; H, 3.25; N, 5.01; S, 22.96; found C, 51.48; H, 3.19; N, 4.95; S, 22.80.…”