Benzimidazoles were more selective for CB2 cannabinoid receptor than benzothiophenes derivatives.
The compounds were selective and cytotoxic for HL-60 cells.
An interaction of the molecules with Lys109 would be responsible for CB2 receptor selectivity.
Compound 8f displayed low Ki CB2 and low EC50 in HL-60 cells as well as no toxic effect in VERO non-neoplastic cells.