Description

Ketone, 6-Chloro-5-Benzimidazolyl Methyl (7Ci,8Ci) is a specialized organic compound featuring a benzimidazole core substituted with a chloromethyl ketone group. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity chemical intermediate for advanced synthesis in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and life science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting specific enzyme inhibition.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides due to its reactive chloromethyl ketone moiety.
• Biochemical Probe Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating affinity labels and activity-based probes for studying enzyme mechanisms and protein function.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis: Versatile electrophile in nucleophilic substitution reactions for introducing functionalized benzimidazole units into more complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ketone, 6-Chloro-5-Benzimidazolyl Methyl (7Ci,8Ci)
CAS No.	13535-52-9
Molecular Formula	C9H7ClN2O
Molecular Weight	194.62 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-5-(chloroacetyl)-1H-benzimidazole; 1H-Benzimidazole, 6-chloro-5-(chloroacetyl)-; 5-(Chloroacetyl)-6-chlorobenzimidazole; 6-Chloro-5-(chloroacetyl)benzimidazole; 2-Chloro-1-(6-chloro-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)ethanone; 6-Chloro-5-benzimidazolyl methyl ketone; α-Chloro-6-chloro-5-benzimidazole methyl ketone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ketone, 6-Chloro-5-Benzimidazolyl Methyl (7Ci,8Ci) is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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