Benzimidazole

Product Name: Benzimidazole

CAS No.: 51-17-2

Molecular Formula: C7H6N2

Molecular Weight: 118.14

Main Properties: White orthorhombic and monoclinic crystals, melting point 170-172 °C, boiling point above 360 °C. Slightly soluble in water, readily soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether. A polycyclic aromatic heterocyclic compound formed by fusion of a benzene ring and an imidazole ring; weakly basic.

Main Applications:

• Pharmaceutical intermediate: An important structural unit in various drugs and vitamin B12; used to synthesize antiparasitic and antiulcer drugs.
• Pesticide intermediate: Used to synthesize fungicides, insecticides and other agrochemicals.
• Chemical intermediate: Used to prepare high-performance materials such as polybenzimidazole (PBI), and metal-ion coordination reagents.