Compound Q&A
Are there alternatives to 4,4',5,5'-Tetraphenyl-2,2'-di-o-tolyl-2'H-1,2'-biimidazole (CAS: 29864-15-1) in synthesis?
Answer
While 4,4',5,5'-Tetraphenyl-2,2'-di-o-tolyl-2'H-1,2'-biimidazole (CAS: 29864-15-1) is a versatile biimidazole derivative, alternatives like 4,4'-dihydroxy-2,2'-di-o-tolyl-2'H-1,2'-biimidazole or other biimidazoles with different functional groups can be used as substitutes in synthesis. These alternatives offer similar properties but with potentially lower toxicity and better biocompatibility.
About
CAS No
29864-15-1
English Name
4,4',5,5'-Tetraphenyl-2,2'-di-o-tolyl-2'H-1,2'-biimidazole
Molecular Formula
C44H34N4
Molecular Weight
618.78 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC=CC=C1C2=NC(=C(N2C3(N=C(C(=N3)C4=CC=CC=C4)C5=CC=CC=C5)C6=CC=CC=C6C)C7=CC=CC=C7)C8=CC=CC=C8
InChIKey
WSZWUSHWRSORQG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-30 12:14
