1-Benzoyl-3,3-diethylthiourea was transamidated with several amines to the
corresponding 1-benzoyl-3-alkylthioureas in open vessels under microwave ir
radiation using a domestic oven. The syntheses were performed in solvent-fr
ee conditions on potassium fluoride impregnated alumina. Yields were dramat
ically improved in comparison with classical heating under the same conditi
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