2-Trihalogenomethylbenzazoles. Part III. Reactions of 2-trichloromethylbenzimidazole with nucleophiles

Journal of the Chemical Society C: Organic Pub Date: DOI: 10.1039/J39670000030

Abstract

Nucleophilic displacements of chlorine from 2-trichloromethylbenzimidazole by water, alcohols, phenols, and their sulphur analogues are described. The special reactivity of the trichloromethyl group in this compound is compared with that of the trichloromethyl group in non-activated positions. The Friedel–Crafts reaction of 2-trichloromethylbenzimidazole with benzene is reported.

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