2-(2-Chlorophenyl)benzimidazole

Ref. 3D-FC54130

Product Information

• Name: 2-(2-Chlorophenyl)benzimidazole
• Synonyms: Chlorfenazole
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-(2-Chlorophenyl)benzimidazole is a chlorinated benzimidazole compound that can be used as an insecticide. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria, including Salmonella enterica and Bacillus thuringiensis, and fungi, including Aspergillus niger. 2-(2-Chlorophenyl)benzimidazole prevents the synthesis of fatty acids in bacterial cells by blocking the activity of the enzyme fatty acid synthase. This prevents cell division and causes bacterial death. 2-(2-Chlorophenyl)benzimidazole also inhibits nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), which are ion channels found on neurons and muscle cells that are important for controlling muscle contractions. The bicyclic heterocycle structure of this agent is responsible for its ability to bind to the receptor site on nAChRs.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 228.68 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₃H₉ClN₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H9ClN2/c14-10-6-2-1-5-9(10)13-15-11-7-3-4-8-12(11)16-13/h1-8H,(H,15,16)
• InChI key: InChIKey=OILIYWFQRJOPAI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Clc1ccccc1-c1nc2ccccc2[nH]1