A number of tricyclic and bicyclic fused thiazole-2-acetic acid derivatives were prepared and the chemistry and biological properties of these compounds are discussed. Many of the esters exhibited antitubercular activity. The bicyclic thiazole-2-acetic acids had antidepressant activity. Interesting antimetastatic activity against Lewis lung tumor in mice was found with several compounds, in particular, the thiazolo[3,2-a]benzimidazole-2-acetic acid derivative XI.
A number of thiazolo 5‐carboxylic acid derivatives were prepared which were fused to other heterocycles such as 1,2,4‐benzothiadiazine, quinazoline, and pyrimidine rings at the 2,3‐position of the thiazole ring. In several instances unexpected products were obtained, depending on the reaction conditions. The chemistry of these reactions and the identification of the products are discussed.
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