2,6-BIS(2-BENZIMIDAZOLYL)PYRIDINE

CAS NO.：28020-73-7
Empirical Formula: C19H13N5
Molecular Weight: 311.34
MDL number: MFCD00134500
EINECS: 624-875-9
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:23:14

What is 2,6-BIS(2-BENZIMIDAZOLYL)PYRIDINE?

The Uses of 2,6-BIS(2-BENZIMIDAZOLYL)PYRIDINE

2,6-Bis(2-benzimidazolyl)pyridine may be employed as a chemosensor for the detection of fluoride ions. It may be used as a sensor for the detection of toxic metabolites of benzene such as phenol, hydroquinone, resorcinol, catechol and p-benzoquinone.

Definition

ChEBI: Tcmdc-123507 is a member of benzimidazoles.

General Description

2,6-Bis(2-benzimidazolyl)pyridine acts as tridentate nitrogen donor ligand and reacts with UO₂Cl₂·3THF to form complexes. It is reported as an efficient anion receptor providing chemical shift and optical modification based signals for the detection of acetate ions. 2,6-bis(2-benzimidazolyl)pyridine is a V-shaped ligand and its picrate Mn(II) complex has been prepared. 2,6-Bis(2-benzimidazolyl)pyridine is also reported as an optical sensor useful for the aniline recognition.

Properties of 2,6-BIS(2-BENZIMIDAZOLYL)PYRIDINE

Melting point:	>300 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	664.0±65.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	1.386±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.	2-8°C
form	powder to crystal
pka	10.36±0.10(Predicted)
color	White to Almost white
λmax	325nm(CH3CN)(lit.)

Safety information for 2,6-BIS(2-BENZIMIDAZOLYL)PYRIDINE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.