Simple and convenient preparation of 1-(arylamino)methylbenzotriazoles and -(arylamino)methylbenzimidazoles.

: The preparation of 1-(arylamino)methylbenzotriazoles 1a-17a and benzimidazoles 1b-17b is described and their antibacterial activity evaluated. 1-Hydroxymethylbenzazo-les react with the appropriate aniline to yield the target compounds. These were characterized using 1H NMR, IR, UV spectra. The compounds displayed no significant antibacterial activity.