Download full text in PDF Opens in a new window. Article suggestions will be shown in a dialog on return to ScienceDirect. ... Please enable JavaScript to use all the features on this page. ... 2-Acyl 1,3-dimethylbenzimidazolium and 2-acyl 1,3-dimethylimidazolium salts react with N-aromatic hydroxylamines in the presence of base to give the O-acyl derivatives. ... Synthesis of 1via 2-acylimidazolium (2a) or 2-acylbenzimidazolium salts (2b) is achieved in good yields.