Cyclocondensation of n-(prop-2-yn-1-yl)- and n-(penta-2,4-diyn-1-yl)- o-phenylenediamines with phenyl isothiocyanate and carbon disulfide

Abstract

The cyclocondensation of N-(prop-2-yn-1-yl)-o-phenylenediamines with phenyl isothiocyanate leads to the formation of 1-(prop-2-yn-1-yl)-1,3-dihydro-2H-benzimidazole-2-thiones irrespective of the substituent nature at the triple bond. Reactions of both mono- and diacetylenic derivatives of o-phenylenediamine with carbon disulfide in the presence of KOH proceed with the formation of two heterocyclic nuclei simultaneously. From N-(prop-2-yn-1-yl)-o-phenylenediamines containing an aryl substituent at the triple bond, and N-(penta-2,4-diyn-1-yl)-o-phenylenediamines 2-methylidene-2,3-dihydro[1,3]thiazolo[3,2-a]benzimidazoles are formed. The latter are readily isomerized under the action of base giving thiazolo[3,2-a]benzimidazoles. The cyclocondensation of N-(alk-2-yn-1-yl)-o-phenylenediamines with CS2 leads to [1,3]thiazino[3,2-a]benzimidazoles.