Mild and Highly Efficient Method for the Synthesis of 2-Arylbenzimidazoles and 2-Arylbenzothiazoles

Kiumars Bahrami, Mohammad Mehdi Khodaei, Fardin Naali

The Journal of Organic Chemistry · 2008 · 449 citations · 34 references

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Abstract

A new, convenient method for the syntheses of 2-substituted benzimidazole and benzothizole is described. Short reaction times, large-scale synthesis, easy and quick isolation of the products, excellent chemoselectivity, and excellent yields are the main advantages of this procedure.

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