Synthesis of 2-arylbenzimidazoles and 2-arylbenzothiazoles in both room temperature and microwave condition catalyzed by hexamethylenetetramine-bromine complex
a Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Arak, Arak 38156-8-8349, Iran;b Tehran Shahid tondgoyan Oil Refinery Company, Tehran, Iran
Abstract:
One-pot condensation of 2-aminothiophenol or 1,2-phenylenediamine with different aldehydes has been catalyzed by hexamethylenetetramine-bromine (HMTA-Bromine) as new, available and effective catalyst. 2-Arylbenzo-thiazoles and 2-aryl-benzimidazoles have been achieved in excellent yield and good purity.