An operationally simple and convenient synthesis method toward a series of diverse spiro[4.4]thiadiazole derivatives via double [3 + 2] 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of nitrilimines generated in situ from hydrazonyl chlorides with carbon disulfide has been achieved under mild reaction conditions.
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