Phosphite-mediated synthesis of benzimidazoles: A one-pot four-component approach from nitrophenols

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Abstract

Benzimidazoles may be formed in high yield through the phosphite-triggered reductive cyclization of o-nitroaniline derivatives. This reaction was used for the one-pot synthesis of benzimidazoles from o-nitrophenols and isocyanides. The mechanism is discussed in relation with nitroso intermediates.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6177-6180
Number of pages4
JournalEuropean Journal of Organic Chemistry
Issue number31
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cyclization
  • Fused-ring systems
  • Multicomponent reactions
  • Nitrogen heterocycles

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