5-Methylbenzimidazole, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11438516

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A15957.14

Description

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 614-97-1
• Molecular Formula: C8H8N2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 132.166
• MDL Number: MFCD00010740
• InChI Key: RWXZXCZBMQPOBF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 5-methylbenzimidazole, 5-methyl-1h-benzo d imidazole, 1h-benzimidazole, 5-methyl, 5-methyl-1h-benzimidazole, benzimidazole, 5-methyl, ethyl 4-cyanophenylalaninate, 1h-benzimidazole, 6-methyl, 5-methyl-1h-1,3-benzodiazole, 6-methyl-1h-1,3-benzodiazole, 5mbShow MoreShow Less
• PubChem CID: 11979
• ChEBI: CHEBI:40205
• IUPAC Name: 6-methyl-1H-benzimidazole
• SMILES: CC1=CC2=C(C=C1)N=CN2

• Melting Point: 112°C to 117°C
• Boiling Point: 169°C to 172°C (1 mmHg)
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 2628
• Solubility Information: Soluble in chloroform (25mg/ml).
• Formula Weight: 132.17
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 5-Methylbenzimidazole

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only