New 2-(alpha-fluorobenzyl)benzimidazole derivatives have been prepared
. Fluorination was carried out from benzylic alcohols using 2-chloro-1
,1,2-trifluorotriethylamine reagent. The scope and the rates of format
ion of the resulting products are dependent on the nature of the subst
ituents. Physical data, H-1 and F-19 NMR chemical shifts of the hydrox
y and fluorine compounds are given.