GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
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Abstract
An efficient synthesis of β-thiodiketone derivatives using ammonium acetate as a catalyst, from mercaptans, aldehydes, and acetylacetone in an aqueous medium under the irradiation of microwave is described. Compared with the conventional refluxing conditions, the present method showed the advantages of simple work-up and shorter reaction times.