A water mediated and thiamine hydrochloride catalysed eco-compatible efficient method was developed for the synthesis of spiro[acenaphthylene-1,2 0 [1,3]-thiazolidine]-2,4 0 (1H)-diones via multi-component reaction of acenaphthylene-1,2-dione, substituted anilines, and a-mercaptocarboxylic acid at 80°C temperature. This transformation involves the formation of two C-N bonds and one C-S bond leading to the creation of a five-member ring in a one-pot operation. Easy availability and recovery of the catalyst, no toxic/organic solvents, and high yield of product make the protocol attractive, sustainable, and economic.
Graphical AbstractO O NH 2 1 2 HS O OH 3 O N S O R 1 R 1 R R R 1 = H, CH 3