1,3-Bis(prop-2-ynyl)-1H-1,3-benzimidazol-2(3H)-one
2011
New Benzimidazole Compound Synthesis
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Author Information
Author(s): Ouzidan Younes, Kandri Rodi Youssef, Jasinski Jerry P., Butcher Raymond J., Golen James A., El Ammari Lahcen
Primary Institution: Laboratoire de Chimie Organique Appliquée, Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah
Hypothesis
The study investigates the synthesis of a new benzimidazol-2-one derivative.
Conclusion
The synthesized compound features a planar benzimidazole ring system with specific torsion angles and weak intermolecular interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound has a planar benzimidazole ring system.
- The two propynyl groups are nearly perpendicular to the benzimidazole plane.
- Weak intermolecular C—H⋯O interactions were observed in the crystal structure.
Takeaway
The researchers made a new chemical compound that could be useful in medicine, and they describe how it looks and behaves.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized by reacting propargyl bromide with 1H-benzimidazol-2(3H)-one in the presence of a catalyst.
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