2,3-Disubtituted Thiazolidin-4-ones: Novel Class of Anticonvulsant Agents

A new series of 2,3-disubstituted thiazolidin-4-ones were synthesized from the appropriate amines, substituted aldehyde, and mercaptoacetic acid in the presence of DCC in anhydrous THF by microwave irradiation. The title compounds were investigated for their anticonvulsant activity. Among the test compounds, compound 2-(4- bromophenyl)-2-methylthiazolidin-4-one-3-isonicotinamide (8) emerged as most active compound of the series and it is moderately more potent than the reference standard diazepam.