2-Phenyl-1H-benzimidazole

• CAT Number: R028892
• CAS Number: 716-79-0
• Molecular Formula: C13H10N2
• Molecular Weight: 194.24
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Phenyl-1H-benzimidazole; 2-Phenyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole; 2-Phenylbenzimidazole?G 570; Gainex; NSC 251956; Phenizidole; Phenzidol; Phenzidole
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-phenyl-1H-benzimidazole
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H10N2/c1-2-6-10(7-3-1)13-14-11-8-4-5-9-12(11)15-13/h1-9H,(H,14,15)
• InChIKey: DWYHDSLIWMUSOO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=NC3=CC=CC=C3N2

2-Phenyl-1H-benzimidazole(CAT: R028892) is an aromatic heterocyclic compound consisting of a benzimidazole ring substituted with a phenyl group at the 2-position. Known for its rigid, planar structure and strong π-conjugation, it exhibits useful optical and electronic properties, making it a valuable intermediate in materials science, pharmaceuticals, and dye synthesis. In medicinal chemistry, it serves as a core scaffold for developing antimicrobial, antiviral, and anticancer agents due to its bioactive potential. Additionally, 2-Phenyl-1H-benzimidazole is used in the production of optical brighteners and UV absorbers. Its stability, synthetic versatility, and functionalization potential make it a key building block in advanced chemical research.