“…[233,234] Refluxing N,N-diacylated 1,2-diaminoarenes 44 in xylene with two equivalents of 4-toluenesulfonic acid results in rapid conversion into 2-substituted benzimidazoles 45 with high yields and purities. The ring closure of diacyl 1,2-diaminoarenes 44 requires higher temperatures than for the monoacyl analogues.…”