Benzimidazole, in an extension of the well-elaborated imidazole system, has been used as carbon skeletons for N-heterocyclic carbenes. The NHCs are usually used as ligands for transition metal complexes. They are often prepared by deprotonating an N,N`-disubstituted benzimidazolium salt at the 2-position with a base. ==Preparation== Benzimidazole.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzimidazole
A ring system comprised of a benzene ring fused with an imidazole ring; occurs in nature as part of the vitamin B12 molecule. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: benz-im-id-ā′zōl Definitions: 1. A ring system composed of a benzene ring fused with an imidazole ring; occurs in nature as part of the vitamin B12 molecule. 2. A class of antihelmintic, often used to treat nematodes and cestodes. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=9956