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SBA-15-SO3H catalysed room temperature synthesis of 2-aryl benzimidazoles and benzothiazoles

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Herein, we report the synthesis of sulfonic acid functionalized SBA-15 by post-synthetic functionalization of mesoporous SBA-15. The successful incorporation of sulfonic acid moiety into the SBA-15 framework could be confirmed by physico-chemical characterization. The nature of acidic sites was confirmed using temperature-programmed desorption of ammonia. A simple synthetic route for the synthesis of 2-aryl benzimidazoles and benzothiazoles using SBA-15-SO3H as a green heterogeneous catalyst at room temperature was investigated. 100% conversion and an isolated yield of 70–85% could be obtained. The green synthetic approach offers reaction under ambient conditions, a simple work-up procedure, good to excellent yield and easy product isolation along with good recyclability.

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The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support from UGC in the form of fellowship to Arun.R. The analysis services provided by SAIF-STIC, CUSAT is gratefully acknowledged. The funding from UGC-SAP, DST-FIST, SMNRI and RUSA 2.0 grants for general facility creation and upgradation is also acknowledged.

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Arun, R., Athira, M.P., Remello, S.N. et al. SBA-15-SO3H catalysed room temperature synthesis of 2-aryl benzimidazoles and benzothiazoles. Reac Kinet Mech Cat 136, 2277–2294 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11144-023-02464-2

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