Benzimidazole is a heterocyclic aromatic organic compound and acts as an important pharmacophore in medicinal chemistry. Benzimidazole derivatives have been reported to possess various biological activities such as anti-cancer, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-helmintic, anti-inflammatory, proton pump inhibitor and anti-coagulant property[1][2][3].
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