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Benzimidazole

98%

• Synonym(s): 1,3-Benzodiazole, BZI
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₇H₆N₂
• CAS Number: 51-17-2
• Molecular Weight: 118.14
• Beilstein: 109682
• EC Number: 200-081-4
• MDL number: MFCD00005585
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• eCl@ss: 32151902
• PubChem Substance ID: 24851632
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: 98%
• form: powder
• mp: 169-171 °C (lit.)
• solubility: xylene: soluble 1g in 2g (boiling)(lit.); alcohol: freely soluble(lit.); benzene: insoluble(lit.); cold water: very slightly soluble(lit.); diethyl ether: very slightly soluble(lit.); petroleum ether: insoluble(lit.); water: soluble (hot)(lit.)
• SMILES string: c1ccc2[nH]cnc2c1
• InChI: 1S/C7H6N2/c1-2-4-7-6(3-1)8-5-9-7/h1-5H,(H,8,9)
• InChI key: HYZJCKYKOHLVJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

Benzimidazole was used as template compound in the preparation of molecularly imprinted polymer via electropolymerization and electrodeposition of pyrrole on a pencil graphite electrode. It was also used in the preparation of benzimidazolium surfactant, 1-hexadecyl-1H-benzimidazole.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves