An efficient and inexpensive synthesis of 2-substituted benzimidazoles in water using boric acid at room temperature
Z Karimi-Jaberi, M Amiri
Index: Karimi-Jaberi, Zahed; Amiri, Mohammad E-Journal of Chemistry, 2012 , vol. 9, # 1 p. 167 - 170
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Abstract
2-Substituted benzimidazoles have been synthesized in a one-pot reaction from o- phenylenediamine and aldehydes in the presence of boric acid in water at room temperature. The method was proved to be eco-friendly, convenient and the products were isolated with good yields.
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