Methanol as the C<sub>1</sub> source: redox coupling of nitrobenzenes and alcohols for the synthesis of benzimidazoles
Hengzhao Li, Yuntong Zhang, Zihan Yan, Zemin Lai, Ruoyan Yang, Mengqi Peng, Yanhao Sun, Jie An
Abstract
We present a greener redox coupling reaction for the synthesis of benzimidazoles using methanol as the C 1 source.
Topics & Concepts
MethanolRedoxNitrobenzeneChemistryCoupling (piping)Coupling reactionCombinatorial chemistryPhotochemistryCatalysisOrganic chemistryMaterials scienceMetallurgyCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsSynthesis and Catalytic ReactionsSulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques