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CAS 709-19-3

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2-Methylbenzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid

Description:
2-Methylbenzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid, with the CAS number 709-19-3, is an organic compound characterized by its benzimidazole structure, which consists of a fused benzene and imidazole ring. This compound features a methyl group at the second position of the benzimidazole ring and a carboxylic acid functional group at the fifth position. It is typically a white to off-white crystalline solid, soluble in polar solvents such as water and alcohols, owing to the presence of the carboxylic acid group. The compound exhibits acidic properties due to the carboxylic acid, allowing it to participate in various chemical reactions, including esterification and amidation. Additionally, 2-Methylbenzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid is of interest in pharmaceutical and biochemical research, as it may serve as a building block for the synthesis of biologically active molecules. Its derivatives can exhibit a range of biological activities, making it a subject of study in medicinal chemistry. Safety data should be consulted for handling and usage, as with any chemical substance.
Formula:C9H7N2O2
InChI:InChI=1/C9H8N2O2/c1-5-10-7-3-2-6(9(12)13)4-8(7)11-5/h2-4H,1H3,(H,10,11)(H,12,13)/p-1
SMILES:Cc1nc2ccc(cc2[nH]1)C(=O)[O-]
Synonyms:
  • 2-Methyl-3H-benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid
  • 2-Methyl-1H-benzimidazole-6-carboxylic acid
  • 2-methyl-1H-benzimidazole-6-carboxylate
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