Abstract
A one-pot procedure for preparing 2-substituted benzimidazoles directly from activated alcohols in good to excellent yields using a new Tandem Oxidation Process (TOP) is reported. The use of this methodology to prepare 2-substituted benzoxazoles and 2-substituted benzothiazoles is also described.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1628-1630 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Synlett |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 22 Jul 2004 |
Keywords
- 2-substituted benzimidazoles
- 2-substituted benzoxazoles
- 2-substituted benzothiazoles
- Tandem Oxidation Procedure
- one-pot