Benzimidazole
TL;DR: Benzimidazole (CAS 51-17-2) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C7H6N2 and molecular weight 118.0531 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
1H-benzimidazole
Also Known As: BENZIMIDAZOLE, 1H-Benzimidazole, 1H-Benzo[d]imidazole, Benzoimidazole, 1,3-Benzodiazole
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C7H6N2 |
| Molecular Weight | 118.0531 g/mol |
| XLogP | 1.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 28.7 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 1 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 118.0531 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 9 |
| Complexity | 103.0 |
| Melting Point | 338 to 342 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | greater than 680 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0000764 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 63 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C2C(=C1)NC=N2 |
| InChIKey | HYZJCKYKOHLVJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Benzimidazole is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Benzimidazole (CAS 51-17-2) is a heterocyclic building block with the molecular formula C7H6N2 and a molecular weight of 118.05 g/mol. Key physical properties include a solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 63 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include BENZIMIDAZOLE and 1H-Benzimidazole.
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Chemical Property Profile of Benzimidazole
Property Insights of Benzimidazole
The XLogP value of 1.3 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Benzimidazole. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 28.7 Ų, Benzimidazole exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Benzimidazole has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 1 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Benzimidazole?
The CAS number of Benzimidazole is 51-17-2.
What is the molecular formula of Benzimidazole?
The molecular formula of Benzimidazole is C7H6N2.
What is the molecular weight of Benzimidazole?
The molecular weight of Benzimidazole is 118.0531 g/mol.
What are the applications of Benzimidazole?
Benzimidazole is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Benzimidazole?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Benzimidazole?
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