Title cpds. of formula (I): (where R = H or HOCH2CH2 Ar = phenyl (opt. subst. by =1 of F, Cl and CH3O) 2-thienyl or 2-furyl) may be prepd. by redn. of the corresp. 2-cinnamoyl benzimidazole (or 2-thienyl or 2-furyl analogue) using NaBH4-pyridine in ethanol.
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