The reaction of anthranilic acid (111) and 2-isothiocyano-2-methyl-4-pentaiione (IV) has been reported'to yield a compound Cl4HI4S20S which may be represented by either I or 11. Although I was preferred on the basis that on treatment with sodium hydroxide, the thiolactone ring opens up to give mercapto acid (VIII), additional information regarding the structure seemed desirable. Additional support for the proposed pyrimidobenzothiazine ...