The Synthesis of Dicationic Extended Bis-Benzimidazoles

The synthesis of extended dicationic bis-benzimidazoles starting from trans-1,2-bis(4-cyanophenyl)ethene and trans-1,2-bis(4-cyanophenyl)cyclopropane is reported. The target diamidines show significant in vitro activity against B. subtilis.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: David W. Boykin, Christine C. Dykstra, Zhijan Kang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2004-02-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/9/3/158/