Abstract
Elemental iodine is used as an efficient catalyst for the synthesis of 2,4,5-triarylimidazoles in excellent yields via condensation of benzoin, ammonium acetate, and aromatic aldehydes. This is a simple, one-pot, high yielding technique using cheap, non-toxic iodine in catalytic amounts.
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