Abstract A simple approach to preparation of benzimidazoles from o-phenylenediamines and DMF derivatives, only employing PhSiH3 as promoter without any other additives, was reported. This route provided moderate to high… Click to show full abstract
Abstract A simple approach to preparation of benzimidazoles from o-phenylenediamines and DMF derivatives, only employing PhSiH3 as promoter without any other additives, was reported. This route provided moderate to high yields with a broad substrate scope. A plausible mechanism for the reaction is proposed based on the spectroscopic characterization (e.g., HRMS and 1H NMR) of the reaction mixture.
               
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