2-(2-Bromophenyl)-1H-benzimidazole

CAS: 13275-42-8

Ref. 3D-NAA27542

Product Information

• Name: 2-(2-Bromophenyl)-1H-benzimidazole
• Synonyms: 1H-benzimidazole, 2-(2-bromophenyl)-, 2-(2-Bromophenyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazole, 2-(2-Bromophenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole, 2-(2-Bromophenyl)benzimidazole, Benzimidazole, 2-(o-bromophenyl)-, G 641, G 641 (biocide), NSC 128738
• CAS: 13275-42-8

Description

2-(2-Bromophenyl)-1H-benzimidazole is a halogenated aromatic compound that has been used in electrochemical studies. It can be synthesized by the reaction of bromine with 2,4-dinitrobenzene. The compound exhibits a number of functional groups including nitro and bromo groups. One of the most notable properties of this compound is its ability to act as an efficient electrocatalyst for the reduction of chloride ions to hydrogen gas. 2-(2-Bromophenyl)-1H-benzimidazole also has potentiodynamic polarization properties and has been shown to catalyze the reduction of a number of organic compounds including propane, butane, pentane, hexane and heptane. This compound is also used in microscopy simulations to study unsymmetrical molecules.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 273.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₃H₉BrN₂
• Purity: Min. 95%