2-(2-Pyridyl)benzimidazole, 98+%
2-(2-Pyridyl)benzimidazole, 98+%
2-(2-Pyridyl)benzimidazole, 98+%
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2-(2-Pyridyl)benzimidazole, 98+%

CAS: 1137-68-4 | C12H9N3 | 195.23 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS1137-68-4
IUPAC Name2-(pyridin-2-yl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazole
Molecular FormulaC12H9N3
InChI KeyYNFBMDWHEHETJW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESN1C2=CC=CC=C2N=C1C1=CC=CC=N1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Assay (Non-aqueous acid-base Titration)≥98.0 to ≤102.0%
Appearance (Color)White to cream to yellow to brown
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder

2-(2-Pyridyl)benzimidazole is used as a chelating fluorescent ligand in the synthesis of cobalt(II) complex. It was also used in the preparation of (H(2)L(1))(2)[Ru(III)Cl(4)(CH(3)CN)(2)](2)[Ru(IV)Cl(4)(CH(3)CN)(2)]·2Cl·6H(2)O complex.

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Applications
2-(2-Pyridyl)benzimidazole is used as a chelating fluorescent ligand in the synthesis of cobalt(II) complex. It was also used in the preparation of (H(2)L(1))(2)[Ru(III)Cl(4)(CH(3)CN)(2)](2)[Ru(IV)Cl(4)(CH(3)CN)(2)]·2Cl·6H(2)O complex.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. J. L. Walter.; Henry. Freiser. Analytical Aspects of Reactions of 2-(2-Pyridyl)-benzimidazole and 2-(2-Pyridyl)-imidazoline with Iron(II). Anal. Chem. 1954 26, (1), 217-221.
  2. Flor. Rodriguez Prieto.; Manuel. Mosquera.; Mercedes. Novo. Dual fluorescence of 2-(2'-pyridyl)benzimidazole in aqueous solution due to photoinduced proton-transfer processes. J. Phys. Chem. 1990, 94, (23), 8536-8542.
  3. Reagent for determination of Ga, In and Zn: Anal. Chim. Acta, 45, 425 (1969).