Methyl 1H-benzo[d]imidazole-4-carboxylate

CAS: 37619-25-3

Ref. 3D-FM142869

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 1H-benzo[d]imidazole-4-carboxylate
• Synonyms: 1H-Benzimidazole-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester, 1H-Benzimidazole-7-carboxylic acid, methyl ester, 37619-25-3, Methyl 1H-benzimidazole-4-carboxylate, Methyl 3H-benzimidazole-4-carboxylate, Methyl 4-benzimidazolecarboxylate, Methyl 1H-benzimidazole-7-carboxylate

Description

Methyl 1H-benzo[d]imidazole-4-carboxylate is a reactant that has been used in the synthesis of a number of analogs. It can be prepared by reacting benzimidazole with methyl chloroformate in the presence of an acid catalyst. Methyl 1H-benzo[d]imidazole-4-carboxylate is a base catalyst and enhances the yield of reactions involving benzylic substrates. The reactivity, substituent preferences, and potency of this compound are similar to those found for benzimidazoles. Methyl 1H-benzo[d]imidazole-4-carboxylate has been used to synthesize antiviral drugs such as HIV inhibitors.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Purity: Min. 95%