Abstract: Synthesis of sulfur derivatives of indane-I, 3-dione, VIIb-c, VHIa-b, IX und X is described. Results of a preliminary pharmacological screening of six compounds I Vllb, VIII, VIHb, IX, X and XI| are presented. Keywords: indane-l, 3-dione, 2-arylindane-l, 3-dioiie,
