Description

3-(Carboxymethyl)-2-Oxo-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Benzimidazol-1-Yl]Acetic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized benzimidazole derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable chemical building block for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty fine chemicals. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating molecules with targeted biological or physical properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating complex chelating agents or ligands used in catalysis and metal recovery processes.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer chains to impart specific functional groups, altering material properties like adhesion, solubility, or reactivity.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: The carboxylic acid groups enable its use in linking biomolecules (e.g., peptides, proteins) to other entities for diagnostic or therapeutic applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in research laboratories for exploring new chemical reactions and synthesizing libraries of compounds for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Carboxymethyl)-2-Oxo-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Benzimidazol-1-Yl]Acetic Acid
CAS No.	1848-99-3
Molecular Formula	C11H10N2O5
Molecular Weight	250.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Carboxymethyl-3-carboxymethyl-2-benzimidazolinone; 2-Oxo-1,3-bis(carboxymethyl)benzimidazoline; 1,3-Bis(carboxymethyl)-2-benzimidazolinone; NSC 403697; 2-Benzimidazolinone-1,3-diacetic acid; 1H-Benzimidazole-1,3-diacetic acid, 2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-; 2-Oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzimidazole-1,3-diacetic acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-(Carboxymethyl)-2-Oxo-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Benzimidazol-1-Yl]Acetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent composition, meeting the stringent requirements of research and process chemistry. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.