CAS 615-15-6

2-Methylbenzimidazole

Description:

2-Methylbenzimidazole is an organic compound characterized by its bicyclic structure, which consists of a fused benzene and imidazole ring. This compound is a derivative of benzimidazole, featuring a methyl group at the second position of the benzene ring. It is typically a white to off-white crystalline solid that is soluble in polar organic solvents. The presence of both nitrogen atoms in the imidazole ring contributes to its basicity and potential reactivity, making it useful in various chemical applications. 2-Methylbenzimidazole is often employed in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and as a ligand in coordination chemistry. Additionally, it exhibits biological activity, which can include antifungal and antibacterial properties. Its melting point and boiling point can vary based on purity and specific conditions. As with many nitrogen-containing heterocycles, it is important to handle 2-methylbenzimidazole with care, following appropriate safety protocols due to potential toxicity and reactivity.

Formula: C₈H₈N₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8N2/c1-6-9-7-4-2-3-5-8(7)10-6/h2-5H,1H3,(H,9,10)

InChI key: InChIKey=LDZYRENCLPUXAX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: CC=1NC=2C(N1)=CC=CC2

Synonyms:

• 1H-Benzimidazole, 2-methyl-
• 2-Methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazole
• 2-Methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole
• 2-Methyl-1H-benzoimidazole
• 2-Methylbenzimidazol
• 2-Methylbenzoimidazole
• 2-Metilbencimidazol
• 2-methyl-1H-benzimidazole
• Benzimidazole, 2-Methyl-
• Nsc 6500
• 2-Methylbenzimidazole

2-Methylbenzimidazole

CAS: 615-15-6

Formula: C₈H₈N₂

Purity: >98.0%(GC)(T)

Color and Shape: White to Orange to Green powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 132.17

Ref: 3B-M0286

2-Methylbenzimidazole, 98%

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Formula: C₈H₈N₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Powder, Pale cream to cream to pale brown

Molecular weight: 132.17

Ref: 02-A17290

2-Methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole

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Formula: C₈H₈N₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 132.1625

Ref: IN-DA003HON

2-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole

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2-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole

Formula: C₈H₈N₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: pale yellow solid

Molecular weight: 132.16g/mol

Ref: 54-OR28770

Domperidone Impurity 8

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Formula: C₈H₈N₂

Molecular weight: 132.17

Ref: 4Z-D-4916

2-Methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole

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Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 132.17

Ref: 10-F791264

2-Methylbenzimidazole

Controlled Product

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Applications 2-Methylbenzimidazole is used as a reagent in the synthesis of Chlormidazole Hydrochloride (C344000) and can also be used as a corrosion inhibitor for mild steel.
References Obot, I.B., et al.: Corros. Sci., 52, 657 (2010)

Formula: C₁₅H₁₆ClN₃O₄

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 337.758

Ref: TR-M288885

2-Methylbenzimidazole

CAS: 615-15-6

Formula: C₈H₈N₂

Molecular weight: 132.17

Ref: ST-EA-CP-F93018