Microwave assisted one pot synthesis of 2-ethylamino benzimidazole, benzoxazole and benzothiazole derivatives

A rapid and efficient one-pot method for the synthesis of 2-ethylamino benzimidazole, benzoxazole, and benzothiazole derivatives has been described. The reaction of o-phenylenediamines or o-aminophenols or 2-mercaptoanilines with EDC.HCl under microwave irradiation afforded the corresponding 2-ethylamino benzimidazole, benzoxazole and benzothiazole derivatives in excellent yields.