Scheme 1.
Aminothiazole N-acylation problem. Conditions used: 1. Et3N (1.2eq), C6H5COCl, DCM, 0 °C to rt, overnight; 5 is recovered. 2. ibid 1, except 5 was pre-washed with 10% aq. NaOH; results in complex mixture. 3. Et3N (1.2eq), C6H5COCl, toluene, reflux, overnight; 5 is recovered + trace of 6. 4. i-Pr2NEt (15eq), C6H5COCl (10eq), DCM, rt, overnight; 5 is consumed; mono-and bis-benzoylation products.