Benzimidazole
CAS No. 51-17-2
1H-Benzimidazole
C7H6N2 · MW 118.14
Benzimidazole (CAS 51-17-2) is a heterocyclic compounds building block with the molecular formula C7H6N2 and a molecular weight of 118.14 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Structure
Quick Chemical Facts
CAS Number
51-17-2
Chemical Name
Benzimidazole
IUPAC Name
1H-Benzimidazole
Molecular Formula
C7H6N2
Molecular Weight
118.14 g/mol
Category
Heterocyclic Compounds
Benzimidazole structure
- SMILES
- c1ccc2[nH]cnc2c1
About Benzimidazole
Benzimidazole (CAS 51-17-2) is a heterocyclic compounds building block with the molecular formula C7H6N2 and a molecular weight of 118.14 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C7H6N2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 118.14 g/mol |
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS Number | 51-17-2 |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Benzimidazole |
| IUPAC Name | 1H-Benzimidazole |
| SMILES | c1ccc2[nH]cnc2c1 |
| Category | Heterocyclic Compounds |
Synonyms
- Benzoglyoxaline
Applications — Benzimidazole
Pharmaceutical Applications
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Benzimidazole is required at controlled purity.
Laboratory Applications
Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale.
Industrial Applications
Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Benzimidazole as a raw material.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benzimidazole?
Benzimidazole (CAS 51-17-2) is a heterocyclic compounds building block with the molecular formula C7H6N2 and a molecular weight of 118.14 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
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 118.14 g/mol.
What is Benzimidazole used for?
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Benzimidazole is required at controlled purity. Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale. Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Benzimidazole as a raw material.
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