A review on biologically important benzimidazole derivatives
Abstract
Chemists have long been interested in the synthesis of benzimidazole derivatives, resulting in numerous studies on this heterocyclic compound. Its exceptional therapeutic efficacy in treating diseases has attracted further attention. The wide-range use of pharmaceuticals to address biological processes and diseases underscores the need for more potent treatments. Benzimidazole compounds exhibit diverse properties with different substitutions and modifications in the side chain, including anticancer, antiviral, antimalarial, and anti-inflammatory effects. This article provides an overview of recent research on benzimidazole derivatives and their biological activities.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Synthesis and biological activity
Synthesis and bioactivity of alkaloids
Multicomponent Synthesis of Heterocycles
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Results in Chemistry
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Volume
- 21
- Pages
- 103042–103042
- Publication date
- 11 January 2026
- Language
- EN