Tris(2-benzimidazolylmethyl)amine

• CAT Number: L036797
• CAS Number: 64019-57-4
• Molecular Formula: C24H21N7
• Molecular Weight: 407.50
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 1-(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)-N,N-bis(1H-benzimidazol-2-ylmethyl)methanamine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C24H21N7/c1-2-8-17-16(7-1)25-22(26-17)13-31(14-23-27-18-9-3-4-10-19(18)28-23)15-24-29-20-11-5-6-12-21(20)30-24/h1-12H,13-15H2,(H,25,26)(H,27,28)(H,29,30)
• InChIKey: YQIGEJHOYBUSLR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)NC(=N2)CN(CC3=NC4=CC=CC=C4N3)CC5=NC6=CC=CC=C6N5

Tris(2-benzimidazolylmethyl)amine（Cat No.:L036797）is a multidentate ligand composed of three benzimidazole groups connected via methylene bridges to a central tertiary amine. Its tripodal, nitrogen-rich architecture allows it to chelate metal ions effectively, forming stable complexes with transition metals. This compound is widely used in coordination chemistry, catalysis, and biomimetic studies, particularly in modeling metalloenzyme active sites. The benzimidazole moieties contribute to both π-stacking interactions and hydrogen bonding, enhancing its versatility. Its structure enables fine-tuning of electronic and steric properties, making it valuable in catalyst design and supramolecular chemistry research.