2-(Methylthio)benzimidazole

CAS: 7152-24-1

Ref. 3D-HAA15224

Product Information

• Name: 2-(Methylthio)benzimidazole
• Synonyms: 1H-Benzimidazole, 2-(methylthio)-, 2-(Methylsulfanyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazole, 2-(Methylsulfanyl)benzimidazole, 2-(Methylthio)-1H-benzimidazole, 2-(methylsulfanyl)-1H-benzimidazole, 2-Methylmercaptobenzimidazole, Benzimidazole, 2-(methylthio)-, NSC 21699, S-Methyl-2-mercaptobenzimidazole
• CAS: 7152-24-1

Description

2-(Methylthio)benzimidazole (MTBZ) is a diazonium salt that is used as a reagent for the introduction of the methylthio group into organic compounds. This reagent can be prepared by reacting sodium carbonate with trifluoroacetic acid in the presence of metal carbonyls to yield a reactive intermediate, which then reacts with diazonium salts. MTBZ is also known to inhibit cytochrome P450 enzymes and to inhibit bacterial growth in vitro. One application for MTBZ is in the synthesis of sulfoxides, benzimidazole compounds, and other heterocyclic compounds.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 164.23 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₈N₂S
• Purity: Min. 95%