Cyclization of 2-allylthio- and 2-(2-propynylthio)thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4(
3H)-ones under the action of bromine, iodine, and concentrated sulfuric aci
d yields thiazolo[3,2-a]thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-one thiazolo[3,2-a]thieno[
2,3- e]pyrimidin-4-one derivatives, depending on the electrophile nature.