Synthesis and Antioxidant Properties of New Benzimidazole Derivatives

Abstract

In this study, new benzimidazole derivatives were synthesized. After purity checks were made with Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) and melting points, their structures were proved by mass spectroscopy, 1H, 13C NMR and elemental analysis technique. Antioxidant activities of the obtained materials were searched in terms of their effect on 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity, lipid peroxidation inhibition and ethoxyresorufin O-deethylase (EROD) enzyme activity. It was observed the compounds were generally moderately active in terms of DPPH radical scavenging activity and lipid peroxidation inhibition compared to the standard compound and had a good effect on EROD enzyme activity.