1-(2-Piperidinoethyl)-1H-benz­imidazole

The title compound, C14H19N3, was synthesized from benz­imidazole and N-(2-chloro­ethyl)­piperidine hydro­chloride in KOH/EtOH solution. The benz­imidazole ring is connected to the piperidine ring by an ethylene group. The piperidine ring displays a chair conformation.