1-Methylbenzimidazole

CAS: 1632-83-3

Ref. 3D-FM00499

Product Information

• Name: 1-Methylbenzimidazole
• Synonyms: 1-Methyl-1H-benzimidazole, 1-Methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole, 1H-Benzimidazole, 1-methyl-, 3-Methylbenzimidazole, Benzimidazole, 1-methyl-, N-Methylbenzimidazole, NSC 42115

Description

1-Methylbenzimidazole is an organic molecule with a molecular weight of 97.06 g/mol. It is a chalcogen, and has one nitrogen atom, one carbon atom, and four hydrogen atoms. The molecule has a planar structure with three amine groups and one chloride ion in the form of a trigonal pyramid. 1-Methylbenzimidazole has significant antifungal activity against Trichomonas vaginalis at concentrations of 10 μg/mL or higher, which may be due to its ability to inhibit the growth factor epidermal growth factor (EGF). This drug also shows high cytotoxicity against human cancer cells when used in combination with epidermal growth factor (EGF).

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 132.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₈N₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White To Beige To Pink To Brown Solid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8N2/c1-10-6-9-7-4-2-3-5-8(7)10/h2-6H,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=FGYADSCZTQOAFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cn1cnc2ccccc21