Simple, mild, and highly efficient synthesis of 2-substituted benzimidazoles and bisbenzimidazoles


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Eren B., Bekdemir Y.

Quimica Nova, vol.37, no.4, pp.643-647, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 37 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.5935/0100-4042.20140096
  • Journal Name: Quimica Nova
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.643-647
  • Keywords: Benzimidazole, Microwave heating, Synthesis
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A new convenient method for preparation of 2-substituted benzimidazoles and bis-benzimidazoles is presented. In this method, o-phenylenediamines were condensed with bisulfite adducts of various aldehydes and di-aldehydes under neat conditions by microwave heating. The results were also compared with results of synthesis by conventional heating under reflux. Structures of the products were confirmed by infrared, 1H-and 13C-NMR spectroscopy. Short reaction times, good yields, easy purification of products, and mild reaction conditions are the main advantages of this method.