A simple and convenient procedure for the preparation of 2-benzylthiobenzimidazoles by the reaction of 2-mercaptobenzimidazole and benzyl bromides in acetone/potassium carbonate condition has been reported and the compounds were screened for their potential antimicrobial activities.

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