Synthesis 2005(1): 17-18  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-834925
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An Efficient One-Pot Synthesis of Aminobenzimidazoles

David M. D. Foucharda, L. M. Viranga Tillekeratnea,b, Richard A. Hudson*a,b
a Department of Chemistry, College of Arts & Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606, USA
b Department of Medicinal & Biological Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606, USA
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Received 28 June 2004
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17. November 2004 (online)

Abstract

An efficient one-pot procedure for the preparation of aminobenzimidazoles from dinitroaniline derivatives is described. The process helps to avoid the troublesome acetonitrile-mediated reductive ethylation reaction.

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Current address: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Montana State University (Gaines Hall, #328), Bozeman, MT 59715, USA.