Applications
2-Mercapto-5-methylbenzimidazole is used as an additive in liquid paraffin. And also used in electrochemical techniques, corrosion inhibitors for steel under highly acidic conditions and pointed out that the effectiveness of the heterocyclic compound can be intimately associated to its molecular structure.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.