A seven-coordinated manganese(II) complex with V-shaped ligand bis(N-benzylbenzimidazol-2-ylmethyl)benzylamine: Synthesis, structure, DNA-binding properties and antioxidant activities

► A seven-coordinated manganese(II) complex was constructed. ► The ligand and Mn(II) complex bind to DNA in an intercalation mode. ► The Mn(II) complex has a strong potential to be applied as an antioxidant.