Synthesis of 1,2-disubstituted benzimidazoles, 2-substituted benzimidazoles and 2-substituted benzothiazoles in SDS micelles

A practical and convenient synthetic method has been developed for the facile synthesis of 1,2-disubstituted benzimidazoles, 2-substituted benzimidazoles and 2-substituted benzothiazoles. The method described has the benefits of operational simplicity, excellent yields, and high chemoselectivity.