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Synthesis, Characterization and Anticancer Activity of a New Cinnamyl-Substituted Benzimidazolium Salt and Its Silver(I)–NHC Complex

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Synthesis, Characterization and Anticancer Activity of a New Cinnamyl-Substituted Benzimidazolium Salt and Its Silver(I)–NHC Complex

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Silver–NHC (Ag–NHC) complexes have gained considerable attention in recent years due to their significant catalytic activities and promising biological properties. Moreover, their effectiveness as carbene transfer agents in the preparation of other metal–NHC complexes has further increased their importance in coordination chemistry. In this study, a novel benzimidazolium salt bearing a cinnamyl substituent was synthesized by the reaction of N-alkylbenzimidazole with 2-methylbenzyl chloride. The Ag(I)-NHC complex was successfully synthesized by DCM interaction of the benzimidazolium salt with silver oxide. The structural characterization of the obtained compounds was carried out using 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy, FT-IR spectroscopy, and LC-HRMS techniques. Furthermore, the synthesized benzimidazolium salt 1 and Ag(I)-NHC complex 2 were evaluated for their anticancer activity against the A 549 cancer cell line using an in vitro approach. Moreover, when tested in vitro, these compounds showed significant activity against the tested cancer cell line compared to cisplatin; in particular, complex 2 showed quite significant anticancer activity.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Anticancer activity, Benzimidazole, N-heterocylic carbene, Silver

Etik Beyan

The authors of these articles declare that the materials and methods used did not require ethical committee approval and/or any legal or special permission.

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Kaynak Göster

APA
Doğan Ulu, Ö., & Özdemir, İ. (2026). Synthesis, Characterization and Anticancer Activity of a New Cinnamyl-Substituted Benzimidazolium Salt and Its Silver(I)–NHC Complex. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, 31. https://doi.org/10.53433/yyufbed.1882530
AMA
1.Doğan Ulu Ö, Özdemir İ. Synthesis, Characterization and Anticancer Activity of a New Cinnamyl-Substituted Benzimidazolium Salt and Its Silver(I)–NHC Complex. YYUFBED. 2026;31. doi:10.53433/yyufbed.1882530
Chicago
Doğan Ulu, Öznur, ve İsmail Özdemir. 2026. “Synthesis, Characterization and Anticancer Activity of a New Cinnamyl-Substituted Benzimidazolium Salt and Its Silver(I)–NHC Complex”. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 31 (Eylül). https://doi.org/10.53433/yyufbed.1882530.
EndNote
Doğan Ulu Ö, Özdemir İ (01 Eylül 2026) Synthesis, Characterization and Anticancer Activity of a New Cinnamyl-Substituted Benzimidazolium Salt and Its Silver(I)–NHC Complex. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 31
IEEE
[1]Ö. Doğan Ulu ve İ. Özdemir, “Synthesis, Characterization and Anticancer Activity of a New Cinnamyl-Substituted Benzimidazolium Salt and Its Silver(I)–NHC Complex”, YYUFBED, c. 31, Eyl. 2026, doi: 10.53433/yyufbed.1882530.
ISNAD
Doğan Ulu, Öznur - Özdemir, İsmail. “Synthesis, Characterization and Anticancer Activity of a New Cinnamyl-Substituted Benzimidazolium Salt and Its Silver(I)–NHC Complex”. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 31 (01 Eylül 2026). https://doi.org/10.53433/yyufbed.1882530.
JAMA
1.Doğan Ulu Ö, Özdemir İ. Synthesis, Characterization and Anticancer Activity of a New Cinnamyl-Substituted Benzimidazolium Salt and Its Silver(I)–NHC Complex. YYUFBED. 2026;31. doi:10.53433/yyufbed.1882530.
MLA
Doğan Ulu, Öznur, ve İsmail Özdemir. “Synthesis, Characterization and Anticancer Activity of a New Cinnamyl-Substituted Benzimidazolium Salt and Its Silver(I)–NHC Complex”. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, c. 31, Eylül 2026, doi:10.53433/yyufbed.1882530.
Vancouver
1.Öznur Doğan Ulu, İsmail Özdemir. Synthesis, Characterization and Anticancer Activity of a New Cinnamyl-Substituted Benzimidazolium Salt and Its Silver(I)–NHC Complex. YYUFBED. 01 Eylül 2026;31. doi:10.53433/yyufbed.1882530