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Uses

Used in Organic Electronics and Optoelectronics:
2,2'-BIS(2-CHLOROPHENYL)-4,4',5,5'-TETRAPHENYL-1,2'-BIIMIDAZOLE is used as a component in organic electronics and optoelectronic devices due to its distinctive electronic and optical characteristics, which are beneficial for enhancing the performance of these devices.
Used in Phosphorescent Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs):
In the application industry of OLEDs, 2,2'-BIS(2-CHLOROPHENYL)-4,4',5,5'-TETRAPHENYL-1,2'-BIIMIDAZOLE is utilized as a host material. Its role is crucial for the efficient functioning of phosphorescent materials, contributing to the improvement of device performance and luminescent properties.
Used in Photovoltaic Cells:
2,2'-BIS(2-CHLOROPHENYL)-4,4',5,5'-TETRAPHENYL-1,2'-BIIMIDAZOLE is employed as a charge transport material in photovoltaic cells. Its ability to facilitate the movement of charge carriers is essential for the efficiency and performance of solar energy conversion.
Used in Therapeutic Applications:
In the pharmaceutical industry, 2,2'-BIS(2-CHLOROPHENYL)-4,4',5,5'-TETRAPHENYL-1,2'-BIIMIDAZOLE is considered as a potential therapeutic agent. It is being studied for its ability to act as a DNA intercalator, which can disrupt nucleic acid function, making it a candidate for the treatment of diseases such as cancer and microbial infections.

Upstream product

• 89-98-5 2-chloro-benzaldehyde 
• 134-81-6 benzil 
• 119-53-9 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetophenone 
• 631-61-8 ammonium acetate 
• 57-13-6 urea 
• 10421-85-9 2-chloromandelic acid 
• 501-65-5 diphenyl acetylene 
• 100-52-7 benzaldehyde 
• 95-54-5 1,2-diamino-benzene 
• 3179-31-5 3-mercapto-1,2,4-triazole 
• 7189-82-4 2,2'-di(ortho-chlorophenyl)-4,4',5,5'-tetraphenyl-2'H-1,2'-biimidazole 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

One-pot synthesis of 2,4,5-triarylimidazoles catalyzed by copper (II) trifluoroacetate under solvent-free conditions

A simple, efficient and eco-friendly procedure has been developed using copper(II) trifluoroacetate as catalyst for the synthesis of 2,4,5-triarylimidazoles by one-pot condensation of benzil, aldehydes and ammonium acetate under solvent-free conditions. Compared with traditional methods, the present methodology offers several advantages such as excellent yields, and environmentally benign milder reaction conditions. Moreover, the catalyst exhibits reusable activity.

Synthesis and characterization of a new polymeric catalyst and used for the synthesis of imidazole derivatives

Cross-linked poly (4-vinylpyridine) supported TiCl4 abbreviated as [P4-VP]-Ti(IV) as a new polymeric catalyst was easily prepared and characterized by using the X-ray spectroscopy, EDS, mapping, TGA/DTG and FTIR techniques. This catalyst was used for synthesis of imidazole derivatives via one-pot three-component condensation reaction of benzil, ammonium acetate and aldehydes. This protocol offers advantages such as short reaction time, simple reaction work-up with reusability of catalyst. Graphic abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.].

One-Pot Three-Component Synthesis of 2,4,5-Triaryl-1H-imidazoles Using Mn2+Complex of [7-Hydroxy-4-methyl-8-coumarinyl] Glycine as a Heterogeneous Catalyst

A highly efficient and simple synthesis of 2,4,5-trisubstituted imidazoles has been developed using highly reusable support‐free Mn2+complex of [7-hydroxy-4-methyl-8-coumarinyl] glycine as a heterogeneous catalyst via a one-pot three-component reaction of benzil, aldehydes and ammonium acetate as a nitrogen source. Moreover, this catalyst was characterized by various techniques such as field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), FT-IR spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), inductively coupled plasma (ICP) and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA). Also, the catalyst is stable and could be reused for at least six times without significant loss of activity. Graphic Abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.]

Homoselective synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles and one-pot synthesis of 2,4,5-trisubstuted imidazole compounds using BNPs@SiO2-TPPTSA as a stable and new reusable nanocatalyst

Considering the importance of tetrazole and imidazole derivatives in pharmacy, industry, and explosives, BNPs@SiO2-TPPTSA was easily prepared and used as an effective, stable, and renewable nanocatalyst for the homoselective synthesis of different 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles and atom economic synthesis of 2,4,5-trisubstituted-1H-imidazoles in solventless conditions. BNPs@SiO2-TPPTSA was characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), thermal gravimetric-differential thermal analysis (TGA-DTA), mapping, pH analysis, and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) techniques. Furthermore, the catalyst recycled for at least sequential five loads without a remarkable drop-in catalytic activity.

TMSOTf-catalyzed synthesis of trisubstituted imidazoles using hexamethyldisilazane as a nitrogen source under neat and microwave irradiation conditions

In the process of drug discovery and development, an efficient and expedient synthetic method for imidazole-based small molecules from commercially available and cheap starting materials has great significance. Herein, we developed a TMSOTf-catalyzed synthesis of trisubstituted imidazoles through the reaction of 1,2-diketones and aldehydes using hexamethyldisilazane as a nitrogen source under microwave heating and solvent-free conditions. The chemical structures of representative trisubstituted imidazoles were confirmed using X-ray single-crystal diffraction analysis. This synthetic method has several advantages including the involvement of mild Lewis acid, being metal- and additive-free, wide substrate scope with good to excellent yields and short reaction time. Furthermore, we demonstrate the application of the methodology in the synthesis of biologically active imidazole-based drugs.

Magnetic nanoparticle-supported sulfonic acid as a green catalyst for the one-pot synthesis of 2,4,5-trisubstituted imidazoles and 1,2,4,5-tetrasubstituted imidazoles under solvent-free conditions

In this work, magnetic nanoparticle-supported sulfonic acid (γ-Fe2O3-SO3H) is used as an efficient catalyst in the synthesis of 2,4,5-trisubstituted imidazoles and 1,2,4,5-tetrasubstituted imidazoles in a short time (40-70 min for trisubstituted imidazoles and 30-40 min for tetrasubstituted imidazoles) and high-purity products were obtained (92-98% for trisubstituted imidazoles and 94-98% for tetrasubstituted imidazoles) in simple multicomponent reactions. The structure of these products was confirmed via FT-IR and NMR. Green and recyclable catalysts, eco-friendly and solvent-free conditions, high catalytic activity, shorter reaction time, easy recovery by an external magnet, high purity, and excellent yields are some features of these reactions.

Magnetic horsetail plant ash (Fe3O4@HA): a novel, natural and highly efficient heterogeneous nanocatalyst for the green synthesis of 2,4,5-trisubstituted imidazoles

Horsetail plant ash (HA), as a natural source of mesoporous silica, has been prepared from the exposure of horsetail plant (Equisetum Arvense) to high temperature. In the present study, a new magnetically separable and also recoverable Fe3O4 nanoparticles were synthesized in the presence of natural horsetail plant ash (HA) as a support to result in Fe3O4@HA. FT-IR, XRD, TEM, SEM–EDX and VSM analysis were combined to characterize the morphology and structure of this novel synthesized nanocatalyst. This magnetically solid acid nanocatalyst showed an excellent catalytic activity for the synthesis of 2,4,5-trisubstituted imidazoles at room temperature in aqueous media. The procedure led to corresponding products in high to excellent yields and appropriate times. Additionally, this nanocatalyst can be easily recovered by a magnetic field and reused for six other consecutive reaction runs without noticeable loss of its catalytic efficiency. Based on this study, Fe3O4@HA is found to be an efficient, magnetically separable, recyclable, and green catalyst with natural source. Graphic abstract: In this work, horsetail plant ash was used as a natural source of mesoporous silica for the synthesis of Fe3O4@HA as a highly powerful magnetically solid acid nanocatalyst, which was fully characterized using various techniques. The activity of the newly synthesized nanocatalyst was tested for the synthesis of 2,4,5-trisubstituted imidazole derivatives.[Figure not available: see fulltext.]

Ultrasound-assisted synthesis of NiO nanoparticles and their catalytic application for the synthesis of trisubstituted imidazoles under solvent free conditions

The present protocol reports the ultrasound assisted synthesis of NiO nanoparticles(NPs) using benzylamine as a base and different types of cyclodextrins (CDs) as capping agents. The use of α-CD, β-CD or γ-CD leads to different morphologies of NiO NPs. In particular, NiO nanosheets obtained using β-CD as the capping agent. The synthesized NPs were characterized by FEG-SEM, TEM, XRD and EDS analysis. They showed high catalytic activity towards synthesis of different trisubstituted imidazoles under solvent free conditions. In addition, NiO NPs could be recycled and reused consecutively up to four recycle runs without much loss of their catalytic activity.

Pumice-modified cellulose fiber: An environmentally benign solid state hybrid catalytic system for the synthesis of 2,4,5-triarylimidazole derivatives

In this study, we developed an instrumental hybrid catalytic system comprising cellulose fiber and volcanic pumice powder, which was applied as a suitable organic–inorganic hybrid catalyst for the synthesis of 2,4,5-triarylimidazole derivatives. High reaction yields (97%) were obtained in short reaction times (20 min) using this catalytic system. In physical terms, the high porosity of pumice provides an extremely high active surface area for electronic interactions among the components. Moreover, the most distinctive properties of this catalytic system are high biodegradability, simple separation of the catalyst, and good reusability. The natural pumice can be recovered easily using an external magnet and reused with no significant decline in the catalytic activity. The structural characteristics of this efficient catalytic system were assessed using various analytical methods.

A new nanocomposite catalyst based on clay-supported heteropolyacid for the green synthesis of 2,4,5-trisubstituted imidazoles

Intercalation of cetyltrimethylammonium (CTA+) cations within the nanolayers of montmorillonite (MMT) clay followed by reaction with Keggin-type phosphomolybdic acid (PMo) resulted in the synthesis of (CTA)3PMo-MMT nanocomposite catalyst. The prepared nanocomposite catalyst was characterized using different physicochemical methods such as Fourier-transform infrared and inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectroscopies, X-ray diffraction, and nitrogen adsorption–desorption (Brunauer–Emmett–Teller method) analyses. Characterization techniques demonstrated the intercalation of (CTA)3PMo species into the nanolayers of MMT. The resulting (CTA)3PMo-MMT nanocomposite catalyst efficiently catalyzed the synthesis of 2,4,5-trisubstituted imidazoles under solvent-free conditions. The efficiency is due to the fact that the presence of CTA+ species makes the nanocomposite catalyst hydrophobic and facilitates the accessibility of hydrophobic reactants to active sites in the course of the reaction. High activity and selectivity were achieved in the presence of the prepared nanocomposite catalyst. The nanocomposite catalyst was readily isolated from the reaction mixture using simple filtration, washed with ethanol, and recycled five times without a major loss of activity.