An efficient aqueous phase synthesis of benzimidazoles/benzothiazoles in the presence of β-cyclodextrin†
Abstract
Benzimidazoles/benzothiazoles were synthesized in water under neutral conditions by the reaction of aromatic aldehydes, o-phenylenediamine/2-amino thiophenol mediated by β-cyclodextrin in high yields. β-Cyclodextrin can be recovered and reused without significant loss of activity.