5-Amino-2-mercaptobenzimidazole

CAS: 2818-66-8

Ref. 3D-FA05802

Product Information

• Name: 5-Amino-2-mercaptobenzimidazole
• Synonyms: 2-Benzimidazolethiol, 5(or 6)-amino-, 2-Benzimidazolethiol, 5-amino-, 2-Mercapto-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-amine, 2H-Benzimidazole-2-thione, 5-amino-1,3-dihydro-, 5-Amino-1H-benzimidazole-2-thiol, 5-Amino-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-thiol, 5-Amino-2-Benzimidazolethiol, 5-Aminobenzimidazole-2-Thiol, 5-amino-1,3-dihydro-2H-benzimidazole-2-thione, 6-Amino-2-mercaptobenzimidazole, NSC 3984
• CAS: 2818-66-8

Description

5-Amino-2-mercaptobenzimidazole is a molecule that has been shown to have antibacterial activity. It binds to the active site of bacterial ribosomes, which prevents the synthesis of proteins. This binding also inhibits the growth of bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. 5-Amino-2-mercaptobenzimidazole has been studied using vibrational spectroscopy, molecular modeling and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. The binding constants have been determined by measuring the dissociation constant using sodium carbonate as an electrolyte. The optimum concentration for this molecule is when it is in anhydrous sodium at a constant concentration of 0.1 M.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 165.22 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₇N₃S
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder