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Usage

Uses

Used in Personal Care Industry:
2-(5,6-DIMETHYL-2-BENZIMIDAZOLYL)PHENOL is used as a UV filter for its capacity to absorb and filter UV radiation, thereby offering protection against sunburn and skin damage. Its photo-stabilizing properties also extend the shelf life of personal care products and prevent the degradation of other active ingredients.
Used in Sunscreen Formulations:
In the sunscreen industry, 2-(5,6-DIMETHYL-2-BENZIMIDAZOLYL)PHENOL is used as a key ingredient to provide broad-spectrum protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays. Its inclusion in sunscreens helps to reduce the risk of skin cancer and premature skin aging caused by excessive sun exposure.
Despite the ongoing debate surrounding its environmental and health effects, 2-(5,6-DIMETHYL-2-BENZIMIDAZOLYL)PHENOL remains a prevalent component in many sunscreen formulations across the globe. Efforts to find safer and more eco-friendly alternatives are ongoing, but until such alternatives are widely adopted, oxybenzone continues to serve an essential role in sun protection.

InChI:InChI=1/C16H19NO6S/c1-11-2-3-12(4-5-15(18)19)10-14(11)24(22,23)17-8-6-13(7-9-17)16(20)21/h2-5,10,13H,6-9H2,1H3,(H,18,19)(H,20,21)/b5-4+

Upstream product

• 90-02-8 salicylaldehyde 
• 3171-45-7 4,5-dimethyl-1,2-phenylenediamine 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Cobalt complexes based on 2-(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)-phenol derivatives: preparation, spectral studies, DFT calculations and catalytic behavior toward ethylene oligomerization

In this study, five novel Co(II) complexes of 2-(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)-phenol derivatives (HLx: x?=?1–5) have been synthesized and characterized. The general formula for complexes C1 and C2 is K2[Co(HL1,2)2Clsu

Synthesis and fungicidal activity of novel 6H-benzimidazo[1,2-c][1,3]benzoxazin-6-ones

[Figure not available: see fulltext.] A series of 6H-benzimidazo[1,2-c][1,3]benzoxazin-6-one derivatives were synthesized in moderate to good yield by reaction of 2-(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)phenols with triphosgene, and the structures of the target compounds

NOVEL SOLUBLE EPOXIDE HYDROLASE INHIBITORS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF

Novel soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) inhibitors are provided, along with methods for their use. The soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitors are useful in treating and/or preventing sEH-related related diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and inflammation.

Synthesis and characterization of Ni(II) complexes bearing of 2-(1H–benzimidazol-2-yl)-phenol derivatives as highly active catalysts for ethylene oligomerization

Novel Ni(II) complexes of 2-(1H–benzimidazol-2-yl)-phenol derivatives (HLx: x = 1–5; C1–C5) have been synthesized and characterized. In the mononuclear complexes, the ligands were coordinated as bidentate, via one imine nitrogen and the phenola

One-Pot Highly Regioselective Synthesis of Indole-Fused Pyridazino[4,5- b ][1,4]benzoxazepin-4(3 H)-ones by a Smiles Rearrangement

A simple and convenient synthesis of indole-fused pyridazino[4,5- b ][1,4]benzoxazepin-4(3 H)-ones is described. A range of 2-(1 H -indol-2-yl)phenols and 4,5-dichloropyridazin-3-ones are compatible with this reaction. A Smiles rearrangement is proposed as a key step in the highly regioselective construction of the products. The easy availability of the starting materials makes this an appealing method in organic synthesis.

Preparation, characterization, DFT calculations and ethylene oligomerization studies of iron(II) complexes bearing 2-(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)-phenol derivatives

Five 2-(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)-phenol derivatives including 1H (HL1), 5-chloro-(HL2), 5-methyl-(HL3), 5,6-dichloro-(HL4), and 5,6-dimethyl-(HL5) were synthesized by the reaction of their corresponding