N-Acyliminium reagents derived from benzimidazole have been used successfully in C-C bond forming reactions with β-enaminones. The new 2-substituted derivatives of 2,3-dihydrobenzimidazole are interesting both from synthetic point of view and as potential bioactive compounds.
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