5-Methylbenzimidazole, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
5-Methylbenzimidazole, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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5-Methylbenzimidazole, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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5-Methylbenzimidazole, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberA15957.14
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186.00
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS614-97-1
IUPAC Name6-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazole
Molecular FormulaC8H8N2
InChI KeyRWXZXCZBMQPOBF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC1=CC=C2N=CNC2=C1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)White to cream to pale brown
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
FormPowder
Melting Point (clear melt)110.0-116.0?C
5-Methylbenzimidazole is used as a camphor substitute. It is also used as fine chemical and medicine intermediate.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
5-Methylbenzimidazole is used as a camphor substitute. It is also used as fine chemical and medicine intermediate.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform (25mg/ml).

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. M Tahir Güllüoglu.; Mustafa Ozduran.; Mustafa Kurt.; S Kalaichelvan.; N Sundaraganesan.; M. Tahir Güllüoglu.; Mustafa Özduran.; Mustafa Kurt.; S. Kalaichelvan.; N. Sundaraganesan. Molecular structure and vibrational spectra of 2- and 5-methylbenzimidazole molecules by density functional theory. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy. 2010, 76 (2), 107-114 .
  2. WRIGHT JB. The chemistry of the benzimidazoles. Chem Rev. 1951, 48 (3), 397-541.