A new cyclizing reagent is proposed for the synthesis of 5-unsubstituted 1,3,4-thiadiazoles. The latter are formed in good yields by the reactions of thiohydrazides with diethyl chlorophosphate in DMF.
oxamic thiohydrazides - diethyl chlorophosphate - phosphorus oxychloride - dimethylformamide - unsubstituted carbamoyl-1,3,4-thiadiazoles