Crosslinked sulfonated polyacrylamide (Cross-PAA-SO3H) attached to nano-Fe3O4 as a superior catalyst has been used for the synthesis of 3-alkyl-4-phenyl-1,3-thiazole-2(3H)-thione derivatives through a three-component reactions of phenacyl bromide or 4-methoxyphenacyl bromide, carbon disulfide and primary amine under reflux condition in ethanol. | Crosslinked sulfonated polyacrylamide Cross PAA SO3H tethered to nano Fe3O4 as a superior catalyst for the synthesis of 1 3 thiazoles