# Synthesis and Analgesic Activity of Novel Derivatives of 1,2-Substituted Benzimidazoles

Authors: Shobhit Srivastava; S. N. Pandeya; Meena K. Yadav; B. K. Singh
Journal: Journal of Chemistry
 (2013)

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## Abstract

A series of novel 2-phenylhydrazinomethyl and 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-benzimidazole derivatives substituted at the N1-position of benzimidazole nucleus were synthesized as well as screened for analgesic activity. Some of these compounds showed promising analgesic activity when compared with the standard drug diclofenac sodium. The incorporation of a phenylhydrazinomethyl nucleus at 2-position of benzimidazole compound gave a biologically active pharmacophore.


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## Body

## 1. Introduction

Benzimidazole derivatives are well-known biologically active N-containing heterocycles [1], widely used as drugs such as proton pump inhibitor (Omeprazole [2, 3]), antihelmenthetic (Albendazole [4, 5]), antidopaminergic (Domperidone [6, 7]), and antipsychotic agent (Pimozide). Specifically, the 2-substituted analogs of benzimidazoles are known to be potent biologically active compounds [8–10]. Moreover, benzimidazole derivatives are structural isosteres of naturally occurring nucleotides, which allows them to interact easily with the biopolymers of the living systems.


## 2. Experimental

Melting points were determined with an electrothermal melting point apparatus and are uncorrected Table1. The homogeneity of the synthesized compounds was monitored by thin layer chromatography on Merck Silica Gel precoated plates and visualization was done by exposure to iodine vapour. Unless stated, room temperature was approximately 25°C. Separation of pure compound was done by column chromatography by using hexane and ethylacetate. 1H NMR was recorded on BRUKER DRX-300 spectrometer (operating at 300 MHz) using DMSO as solvent. Tetramethyl silane (0.00 ppm) served as an internal standard in 1H NMR. IR spectra were recorded as thin films with a Shimadzu FT-IR spectrophotometer. Elemental analysis was done on Elementar Vario EL III machine at Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI). All the chemicals were commercially purchased from LOBA CHEMIE and were used as received.Table 1
Physicochemical data for synthesized compounds.
Compound  code
Molecular formula
Molecular weight
Yield  (%)
Melting point (°C)
Rf value
Solubility in DMSO
1a
C20H27N5
337.46188
92.0
120–122
0.44
soluble
1b
C20H26N6
350.46064
73.0
183–185
0.19
soluble
1c
C21H27N5
349.47258
23.0
218–220
0.29
soluble
1d
C20H25N5O
351.4454
43.0
118–120
0.24
soluble
1e
C18H23N5
309.40872
37.50
230–232
0.31
soluble
2
C18H20N4O
308.3776
22.0
238–240
0.39
soluble
* Eluants for TLC were ethyl acetate: benzene (1: 4).


### 2.1. General Procedure for the Synthesis of 2-(Chloromethyl)-1H-benzimidazole

Mixture of o-phenylenediamine (5.4 g, 0.05 mol), chloroacetic acid (7.1 g, 0.08 mol), and 4N hydrochloric acid (17.17 mL) was heated at reflux for 45 minutes (Scheme1). The mixture was allowed to stand overnight, filtered, diluted with 100 mL of distilled water, cooled, and carefully neutralized with 6N ammonium hydroxide solution. The solution was kept cold during the neutralization and stirred vigorously to prevent the formation of gums. Product formed was filtered, washed well with cold water and then was placed in vacuum desiccators until dry [11–13]. Recrystallization was done using ethyl alcohol. Yield:  4 g (48%), MP: 160 −162°C, Rf: 0.33; IR(KBr) cm−1: 3150(CH, str, ar), 2976(CH, str, ali), 3320(–NH, str), 1657(C=N, str), 492(C=C, str), 787(C–Cl, str); elemental analysis (%) (calculated/found): C(57.67/57.27); H(4.23/3.83); Cl(21.28/20.88); N(16.81/17.21); 1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δppm 5.0(1s, 1H, N–H), 7.7(m, 2H, Ar–CH), 4.6(s, 2H, CH2–Cl).Scheme 1


### 2.2. Procedure for the Synthesis of 2-[(2-Phenylhydrazinyl)methyl]-1H-benzimidazole(1) (Scheme 1)

A mixture of the above synthesized substituent (0.02 mole) and phenylhydrazine (0.0217 mole) was heated at reflux in methanol for 5 hours. The hot mixture was poured in crushed ice with constant stirring, the solid was filtered, dried, and recrystallized from absolute ethanol [14]. Yield: 2.0 g (40%); MP: 80°C–82°C; Rf: 0.81; IR(KBr) cm1 : 3053 (CH, str, ar), 2978(CH, str, ali), 3487, 3350(NH, str), 1655(C=N, str), 1456 (C=C, str); elemental analysis(%) (calculated/found): C(70.57/70.17); H(5.92/5.52); N(23.51/23.11); 1H NMR (DMSO–d6):  δppm 5.0(1s,1H, N–H), 7.7(1s, 2H, Ar–CH), 3.81(1s, 2H, CH2–N),  4.0 (1s, 1H, Ar·N–H).


### 2.3. Procedure for the Preparation of Mannich Bases of  (1) with Different Secondary Amines

(a)
Synthesis ofN-ethyl-N-({2-[(2-phenylhydrazinyl)methyl]-1H-benzimidazole-1 yl}methyl) ethanamine (1a): a mixture of compound 1 (1 g, 0.004 mol), formaldehyde (5 mL, 0.004 mol), diethylamine(0.5 mL, 0.004 mol), and HCl (2 mL) was heated at reflux in methanol for 2.5 hours. The hot mixture was filtered  and the filtrate obtained was cooled in cold water [15]. Crystals obtained were separated by filtration and purified by column chromatography and recrystallized from absolute ethanol. Yield: 1.230 g (92%); MP: 120°C–122°C; Rf: 0.44; IR(KBr) cm−1: 3040(CH, str, ar), 2978(CH, str, ali), 3320, 3405(–NH, str), 1557(C=N, str); elemental analysis (%) (calculated/found): C(70.56/70.16);  H(7.79/7.39);  N(21.65/21.25); 1H NMR (DMSO–d6): δppm 7.7(1s, 2H, Ar–CH), 3.81(1s, 2H, CH2–NH), 4.0(1s, 1H, Ar·N–H), 2.0(1s, 1H, N–H), 1.0(1s, 6H, CH3).
(b)
Synthesis of 2-[(2-phenylhydrazinyl)methyl]-1-(piperazin-1-ylmethyl)-1H-benz-imidazole  1b): a mixture of compound 1 (1 g, 0.004 mol), formaldehyde (5 mL, 0.004 mol), piperazine (360 mg, 0.004 mol), and HCl (2 mL) was heated at  reflux in methanol for 3 hours. The hot mixture was filtered  and the filtrate obtained was cooled in cold water. Crystals obtained were separated by filtration and purified by coloumn chromatography and recrystallized from absolute ethanol. Yield: 0.950 g (73%); MP: 183°C–185°C; Rf: 0.19; IR(KBr) cm−1: 3180(CH, str, ar), 2979(C H, str, ali), 3358, 3340(–NH, str), 1667(C=N, str), 1250(–CN, str); elemental analysis (%) calculated/found: C(67.83/67.43); H(7.19/7.59);  N(16.45/16.05); 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) spectra: δppm 2.0(1s,1H,N–H),  7.7(1s, 4H, Ar–CH), 3.81(1s, 2H, CH2–N), 4.0(1s, 1H, Ar·N–H), 2.0(1s, 1H, amine N–H)
(c)
Synthesis of 2-[(2-phenylhydrazinyl)methyl]-1-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)-1H-benzimidazole (1c): a mixture of compound 1 (1 g, 0.004 mol), formaldehyde (5 mL, 0.004 mol), piperidine (0.42 mL, 0.004mol), and HCl (2 mL) was heated at  reflux in methanol for 3 hours. The hot mixture was filtered and the filtrate obtained was cooled in cold water. Crystals obtained were separated by filtration. The residue was separated. Yield: 0.300 g (23%); MP: 218°C–220°C; Rf: 0.38; IR(KBr) cm−1:  3252(CH, str, ar), 2976 (CH, str, ali), 3380, 3410 (–NH, str), 1658(C=N, str), 1205(–CN, str); elemental analysis (%) calculated/found: C(71.61/71.21);  H(7.51/7.11);  N(20.88/20.48);  1H NMR (DMSO-d6) spectra: δppm 2.0(1s, 1h, N–H), 7.7(1s, 4H, Ar–CH), 3.81(1s, 2H, CH2–N), 4.0(1s,1H, Ar·N–H), 1.05(1s, 4H,   amine CH2), 4.08(1s,  2H, meth CH2).
(d)
Synthesis of 1-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)-2-[(2 phenylhydrazinyl) methyl]-1H-benzimidazole (1d): a mixture of compound 1(1 g, 0.004 mol), formaldehyde (5 mL, 0.004 mol), morpholine (0.37 mL, 0.004 mol), and HCl (2 mL) was heated at  reflux in methanol for 3 hours. The hot mixture was filtered  and the filtrate obtained was cooled in cold water. Crystals obtained were separated by filtration and purified by column chromatography and recrystallized by absolute ethanol. Yield: 0.550 g (43%); MP: 118°C–120°C;  Rf: 0.24;IR(KBr) cm−1: 3150(CH, str, ar), 2980 (CH, str, ali), 3310(–NH, str), 1657(C=N, str), 1620(C–O, str), 1240(–CN, str); elemental analysis (%) calculated/found: C(67.63/67.23);  H(6.87/6.47); N(20.76/20.36); 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) spectra: δppm 2.0(1s, 1H, N–H), 7.2(m, 4H, Ar–CH), 3.81(1s, 2H, CH2–N), 4.0(1s, 1H, Ar·N–H), 3.6(1s, 4H, amine O–CH).
(e)
Synthesis ofN,N-dimethyl-1-{2-[(2-phenylhydrazinyl)methyl]-1H-benzimidazol-1-yl}methanamine (1e): a mixture of compound 1(1 g,  0.004 mol), formaldehyde (5 mL, 0.004 mol), dimethylamine (0.21 mL, 0.004 mol), and HCl (2 mL) was heated at  reflux in methanol for 3 hours. The hot mixture was filtered  and the filtrate obtained was cooled in cold water [16]. Crystals obtained were separated by filtration and purified by coloumn chromatography and recrystallized by absolute ethanol. Yield: 0.450 g (37.5%); MP: 230°C–232°C; Rf: 0.29; IR(KBr) cm−1:  3180(CH, str, ar), 2978 (CH, str, ali), 3350(–NH, str), 1658(C=N, str); elemental analysis (%) calculated/found: C(69.12/69.57); H(7.17/7.57); N(23.71/23.31); 1H NMR (DMSO–d6) spectra: δppm  2.0(1s, 1H, N–H), 7.2(m, 4H, Ar–CH), 3.81(1s, 2H, CH2–N), 4.0(1s, 1H, Ar·N–H), 2.27(1s, 6H, amine N–CH3).


### 2.4. Procedure for the Synthesis of  2-(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)phenol  (Scheme 2)

Scheme 2A mixture of o-phenylenediamine (2.70 g, 0.05 mol), salicylic acid (3.55 g, 0.05 mol), and 4N hydrochloric acid (25 mL) was heated at reflux for 5 hours. The completion of the reaction was monitored through TLC. The mixture was allowed to stand over-night, filtered, diluted with 50 mL of distilled water, cooled, and carefully neutralized with 6N ammonium hydroxide solution.The solution was kept cold during the neutralization and stirred vigorously to prevent the formation of gums. Product formed was filtered, washed well with cold water, and then was placed in vacuum desiccator until dry [17]. Yield : 3.20 g (32%); MP: 208°C–210°C; Rf: 0.24; IR(KBr) cm−1: 3180 (CH, str, ar), 3310 (–NH, str), 1657(C=N, str),  3404(OH, str); elemental analysis (%) calculated/found: C(74.27/74.67); H(4.79/4.39); N(13.3313.73);  1H NMR (DMSO–d6) spectra: δppm  5.0(1s, 1H, N–H), 7.7(1s, 2H, Ar–CH), 5.1(1s, OH).


### 2.5. Synthesis of 2-(1-Piperazin-1-ylmethyl-1H-benzoimidazol-2-yl)-phenol (2)

a mixture of the above synthesized compound(1 g, 0.004 mol), formaldehyde (5 mL, 0.004 mol), piperazine (0.410 g, 0.004 mol) and HCl(2 mL) was heated at reflux in methanol for 3 hours. The hot mixture was filtered and cooled in cold water. Crystals obtained were separated by filtration and purified by coloumn chromatography and recrystallized by absolute ethanol. Yield : 0.300 g (22%); MP: 238°C–240°C; Rf: 0.39; IR(KBr) cm−1: 3158(CH, str, ar), 2978(CH, str, ali), 3340(–NH, str), 1668(C=N, str), 3347(OH, str), 1278(–CN, str); elemental analysis (%) calculated/found: C(70.11/70.51); H(6.54/6.94); N(18.17/18.37); 1H NMR(DMSO-d6): 1H NMR(DMSO-d6): δppm 1.2(s, 2H, CH2), 3.4(s, 1H, Pipera-H), 9.83(s, O–H), 7.4(t, 4H, ar–H).


### 2.6. Biological Activity (Analgesic Activity by Acetic Acid Induced Writhing Test)

Analgesic activity was determined by calculating total number of writhings, followed by intraperitoneal (IP) administration of 0.6% (0.1 mL/10 g) acetic acid in mice. 7 Albino mice of either sex (25–30 g) were used. Synthesized compounds (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 2) were administered IP (0.5 mL) as a suspension in sterile 0.9% DMSO solution as vehicle. Diclofenac (10 mg/kg) was used as the standard drug under same conditions. Acetic acid solution was administered IP 30 min after administration of the compounds. 10 min after intraperitoneal injection of acetic acid solution, the number of writhings per animal was recorded for 20 min. Control animals received an equal volume of vehicle [17].  Results of percentage Analgesic activity of compounds was calculated using  the following formula and the results are shown in Table 2:(1)%Analgesicactivity=No.ofwrithingsforcontrol-No.ofwrithingsfortestcompoundNo.  of writhings for control*100.Table 2
Acetic-acid-induced writhing response in mice.
S. no.
Derivative
Dosage
No. of writhings in 20 min  (mean ± S.E.M)
% Analgesic  activity*
1
Control
Vehicle
75.66
±
2.15
0
2
1a
20 mg/kg
19.00
±
1.84
74.88**
3
1b
20 mg/kg
33.66
±
1.83
55.51**
4
1c
20 mg/kg
33.33
±
1.27
55.94**
5
1d
20 mg/kg
26.83
±
1.41
64.53**
6
1e
20 mg/kg
23.33
±
2.00
69.16**
7
2
20 mg/kg
22.83
±
1.42
70.12**
8
Diclofenac
20 mg/kg
08.16
±
0.85
89.21***
N
=
6; Student’s t-test;
*
P
≤
0.05;
**
P
≤
0.01;
***
P
≤
0.0001 when compared with control.


## 2.1. General Procedure for the Synthesis of 2-(Chloromethyl)-1H-benzimidazole

Mixture of o-phenylenediamine (5.4 g, 0.05 mol), chloroacetic acid (7.1 g, 0.08 mol), and 4N hydrochloric acid (17.17 mL) was heated at reflux for 45 minutes (Scheme1). The mixture was allowed to stand overnight, filtered, diluted with 100 mL of distilled water, cooled, and carefully neutralized with 6N ammonium hydroxide solution. The solution was kept cold during the neutralization and stirred vigorously to prevent the formation of gums. Product formed was filtered, washed well with cold water and then was placed in vacuum desiccators until dry [11–13]. Recrystallization was done using ethyl alcohol. Yield:  4 g (48%), MP: 160 −162°C, Rf: 0.33; IR(KBr) cm−1: 3150(CH, str, ar), 2976(CH, str, ali), 3320(–NH, str), 1657(C=N, str), 492(C=C, str), 787(C–Cl, str); elemental analysis (%) (calculated/found): C(57.67/57.27); H(4.23/3.83); Cl(21.28/20.88); N(16.81/17.21); 1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δppm 5.0(1s, 1H, N–H), 7.7(m, 2H, Ar–CH), 4.6(s, 2H, CH2–Cl).Scheme 1


## 2.2. Procedure for the Synthesis of 2-[(2-Phenylhydrazinyl)methyl]-1H-benzimidazole(1) (Scheme 1)

A mixture of the above synthesized substituent (0.02 mole) and phenylhydrazine (0.0217 mole) was heated at reflux in methanol for 5 hours. The hot mixture was poured in crushed ice with constant stirring, the solid was filtered, dried, and recrystallized from absolute ethanol [14]. Yield: 2.0 g (40%); MP: 80°C–82°C; Rf: 0.81; IR(KBr) cm1 : 3053 (CH, str, ar), 2978(CH, str, ali), 3487, 3350(NH, str), 1655(C=N, str), 1456 (C=C, str); elemental analysis(%) (calculated/found): C(70.57/70.17); H(5.92/5.52); N(23.51/23.11); 1H NMR (DMSO–d6):  δppm 5.0(1s,1H, N–H), 7.7(1s, 2H, Ar–CH), 3.81(1s, 2H, CH2–N),  4.0 (1s, 1H, Ar·N–H).


## 2.3. Procedure for the Preparation of Mannich Bases of  (1) with Different Secondary Amines

(a)
Synthesis ofN-ethyl-N-({2-[(2-phenylhydrazinyl)methyl]-1H-benzimidazole-1 yl}methyl) ethanamine (1a): a mixture of compound 1 (1 g, 0.004 mol), formaldehyde (5 mL, 0.004 mol), diethylamine(0.5 mL, 0.004 mol), and HCl (2 mL) was heated at reflux in methanol for 2.5 hours. The hot mixture was filtered  and the filtrate obtained was cooled in cold water [15]. Crystals obtained were separated by filtration and purified by column chromatography and recrystallized from absolute ethanol. Yield: 1.230 g (92%); MP: 120°C–122°C; Rf: 0.44; IR(KBr) cm−1: 3040(CH, str, ar), 2978(CH, str, ali), 3320, 3405(–NH, str), 1557(C=N, str); elemental analysis (%) (calculated/found): C(70.56/70.16);  H(7.79/7.39);  N(21.65/21.25); 1H NMR (DMSO–d6): δppm 7.7(1s, 2H, Ar–CH), 3.81(1s, 2H, CH2–NH), 4.0(1s, 1H, Ar·N–H), 2.0(1s, 1H, N–H), 1.0(1s, 6H, CH3).
(b)
Synthesis of 2-[(2-phenylhydrazinyl)methyl]-1-(piperazin-1-ylmethyl)-1H-benz-imidazole  1b): a mixture of compound 1 (1 g, 0.004 mol), formaldehyde (5 mL, 0.004 mol), piperazine (360 mg, 0.004 mol), and HCl (2 mL) was heated at  reflux in methanol for 3 hours. The hot mixture was filtered  and the filtrate obtained was cooled in cold water. Crystals obtained were separated by filtration and purified by coloumn chromatography and recrystallized from absolute ethanol. Yield: 0.950 g (73%); MP: 183°C–185°C; Rf: 0.19; IR(KBr) cm−1: 3180(CH, str, ar), 2979(C H, str, ali), 3358, 3340(–NH, str), 1667(C=N, str), 1250(–CN, str); elemental analysis (%) calculated/found: C(67.83/67.43); H(7.19/7.59);  N(16.45/16.05); 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) spectra: δppm 2.0(1s,1H,N–H),  7.7(1s, 4H, Ar–CH), 3.81(1s, 2H, CH2–N), 4.0(1s, 1H, Ar·N–H), 2.0(1s, 1H, amine N–H)
(c)
Synthesis of 2-[(2-phenylhydrazinyl)methyl]-1-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)-1H-benzimidazole (1c): a mixture of compound 1 (1 g, 0.004 mol), formaldehyde (5 mL, 0.004 mol), piperidine (0.42 mL, 0.004mol), and HCl (2 mL) was heated at  reflux in methanol for 3 hours. The hot mixture was filtered and the filtrate obtained was cooled in cold water. Crystals obtained were separated by filtration. The residue was separated. Yield: 0.300 g (23%); MP: 218°C–220°C; Rf: 0.38; IR(KBr) cm−1:  3252(CH, str, ar), 2976 (CH, str, ali), 3380, 3410 (–NH, str), 1658(C=N, str), 1205(–CN, str); elemental analysis (%) calculated/found: C(71.61/71.21);  H(7.51/7.11);  N(20.88/20.48);  1H NMR (DMSO-d6) spectra: δppm 2.0(1s, 1h, N–H), 7.7(1s, 4H, Ar–CH), 3.81(1s, 2H, CH2–N), 4.0(1s,1H, Ar·N–H), 1.05(1s, 4H,   amine CH2), 4.08(1s,  2H, meth CH2).
(d)
Synthesis of 1-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)-2-[(2 phenylhydrazinyl) methyl]-1H-benzimidazole (1d): a mixture of compound 1(1 g, 0.004 mol), formaldehyde (5 mL, 0.004 mol), morpholine (0.37 mL, 0.004 mol), and HCl (2 mL) was heated at  reflux in methanol for 3 hours. The hot mixture was filtered  and the filtrate obtained was cooled in cold water. Crystals obtained were separated by filtration and purified by column chromatography and recrystallized by absolute ethanol. Yield: 0.550 g (43%); MP: 118°C–120°C;  Rf: 0.24;IR(KBr) cm−1: 3150(CH, str, ar), 2980 (CH, str, ali), 3310(–NH, str), 1657(C=N, str), 1620(C–O, str), 1240(–CN, str); elemental analysis (%) calculated/found: C(67.63/67.23);  H(6.87/6.47); N(20.76/20.36); 1H NMR (DMSO-d6) spectra: δppm 2.0(1s, 1H, N–H), 7.2(m, 4H, Ar–CH), 3.81(1s, 2H, CH2–N), 4.0(1s, 1H, Ar·N–H), 3.6(1s, 4H, amine O–CH).
(e)
Synthesis ofN,N-dimethyl-1-{2-[(2-phenylhydrazinyl)methyl]-1H-benzimidazol-1-yl}methanamine (1e): a mixture of compound 1(1 g,  0.004 mol), formaldehyde (5 mL, 0.004 mol), dimethylamine (0.21 mL, 0.004 mol), and HCl (2 mL) was heated at  reflux in methanol for 3 hours. The hot mixture was filtered  and the filtrate obtained was cooled in cold water [16]. Crystals obtained were separated by filtration and purified by coloumn chromatography and recrystallized by absolute ethanol. Yield: 0.450 g (37.5%); MP: 230°C–232°C; Rf: 0.29; IR(KBr) cm−1:  3180(CH, str, ar), 2978 (CH, str, ali), 3350(–NH, str), 1658(C=N, str); elemental analysis (%) calculated/found: C(69.12/69.57); H(7.17/7.57); N(23.71/23.31); 1H NMR (DMSO–d6) spectra: δppm  2.0(1s, 1H, N–H), 7.2(m, 4H, Ar–CH), 3.81(1s, 2H, CH2–N), 4.0(1s, 1H, Ar·N–H), 2.27(1s, 6H, amine N–CH3).


## 2.4. Procedure for the Synthesis of  2-(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)phenol  (Scheme 2)

Scheme 2A mixture of o-phenylenediamine (2.70 g, 0.05 mol), salicylic acid (3.55 g, 0.05 mol), and 4N hydrochloric acid (25 mL) was heated at reflux for 5 hours. The completion of the reaction was monitored through TLC. The mixture was allowed to stand over-night, filtered, diluted with 50 mL of distilled water, cooled, and carefully neutralized with 6N ammonium hydroxide solution.The solution was kept cold during the neutralization and stirred vigorously to prevent the formation of gums. Product formed was filtered, washed well with cold water, and then was placed in vacuum desiccator until dry [17]. Yield : 3.20 g (32%); MP: 208°C–210°C; Rf: 0.24; IR(KBr) cm−1: 3180 (CH, str, ar), 3310 (–NH, str), 1657(C=N, str),  3404(OH, str); elemental analysis (%) calculated/found: C(74.27/74.67); H(4.79/4.39); N(13.3313.73);  1H NMR (DMSO–d6) spectra: δppm  5.0(1s, 1H, N–H), 7.7(1s, 2H, Ar–CH), 5.1(1s, OH).


## 2.5. Synthesis of 2-(1-Piperazin-1-ylmethyl-1H-benzoimidazol-2-yl)-phenol (2)

a mixture of the above synthesized compound(1 g, 0.004 mol), formaldehyde (5 mL, 0.004 mol), piperazine (0.410 g, 0.004 mol) and HCl(2 mL) was heated at reflux in methanol for 3 hours. The hot mixture was filtered and cooled in cold water. Crystals obtained were separated by filtration and purified by coloumn chromatography and recrystallized by absolute ethanol. Yield : 0.300 g (22%); MP: 238°C–240°C; Rf: 0.39; IR(KBr) cm−1: 3158(CH, str, ar), 2978(CH, str, ali), 3340(–NH, str), 1668(C=N, str), 3347(OH, str), 1278(–CN, str); elemental analysis (%) calculated/found: C(70.11/70.51); H(6.54/6.94); N(18.17/18.37); 1H NMR(DMSO-d6): 1H NMR(DMSO-d6): δppm 1.2(s, 2H, CH2), 3.4(s, 1H, Pipera-H), 9.83(s, O–H), 7.4(t, 4H, ar–H).


## 2.6. Biological Activity (Analgesic Activity by Acetic Acid Induced Writhing Test)

Analgesic activity was determined by calculating total number of writhings, followed by intraperitoneal (IP) administration of 0.6% (0.1 mL/10 g) acetic acid in mice. 7 Albino mice of either sex (25–30 g) were used. Synthesized compounds (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 2) were administered IP (0.5 mL) as a suspension in sterile 0.9% DMSO solution as vehicle. Diclofenac (10 mg/kg) was used as the standard drug under same conditions. Acetic acid solution was administered IP 30 min after administration of the compounds. 10 min after intraperitoneal injection of acetic acid solution, the number of writhings per animal was recorded for 20 min. Control animals received an equal volume of vehicle [17].  Results of percentage Analgesic activity of compounds was calculated using  the following formula and the results are shown in Table 2:(1)%Analgesicactivity=No.ofwrithingsforcontrol-No.ofwrithingsfortestcompoundNo.  of writhings for control*100.Table 2
Acetic-acid-induced writhing response in mice.
S. no.
Derivative
Dosage
No. of writhings in 20 min  (mean ± S.E.M)
% Analgesic  activity*
1
Control
Vehicle
75.66
±
2.15
0
2
1a
20 mg/kg
19.00
±
1.84
74.88**
3
1b
20 mg/kg
33.66
±
1.83
55.51**
4
1c
20 mg/kg
33.33
±
1.27
55.94**
5
1d
20 mg/kg
26.83
±
1.41
64.53**
6
1e
20 mg/kg
23.33
±
2.00
69.16**
7
2
20 mg/kg
22.83
±
1.42
70.12**
8
Diclofenac
20 mg/kg
08.16
±
0.85
89.21***
N
=
6; Student’s t-test;
*
P
≤
0.05;
**
P
≤
0.01;
***
P
≤
0.0001 when compared with control.


## 3. Results and Discussion

The series of above synthesized compounds (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 2) in Table1 were evaluated for analgesic activity by acetic-acid-induced writhing test in vivo on albino mice. Diclofenac sodium was used as the standard drug in above-cited test. In Table 2 The compounds (1a, 2) showed good activity and compounds (1b, 1c, 1d, 1e) showed moderated activity when compared with the standard drug. Compound 1a was almost equal in activity to the standard drug diclofenac and was considered the lead molecule. The results were evaluated by measuring the mean ± S.E.M and P value. Thus, 2-substitution of phenylhydrazinomethyl on benzimidazole moiety and use of different secondary amines for preparation of Mannich bases at N1 of 2-substituted benzimidazole ring increases the compound’s activity against peripheral analgesia.


## 4. Conclusion

The present work has clearly demonstrated that 2-chloromethylbenzimidazole moiety may be successfully used to synthesize a wide variety of benzimidazole derivatives of pharmaceutical interest. Moreover, in general the desired compounds are obtained in a single step with clean high yields. Six derivatives of 2-substituted benzimidazole were prepared out of that compounds 1a and 2 possess potent analgesic activity as shown in the acetic-acid-induced writhing test. Hence, the focus is on the synthesis of potent 1,2-substituted benzimidazole derivatives as potential drug-like scaffolds for future development.



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