The use of polymeric reagents simplifies the routine acylation of amines because it eliminates traditional purification. In this article, the use of readily available crosslinked poly(4-vinylpyridine)-supported benzoyl chloride as an acylating agent of amines in the presence of K2CO3 in n-hexane is described. The product was readily obtained by the filtration and evaporation of the solvent. The spent polymeric reagent could be regenerated and reused. (C) 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 119: 2345-2349, 2011