Description

Benzimidazole, 4-Fluoro-7-Nitro- (8Ci) CAS NO 18645-93-7 is a high-purity, fluorinated and nitrated benzimidazole derivative, a crucial heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both electron-withdrawing substituents, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored electronic and biological properties. This compound is primarily sought by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for creating benzimidazole-based therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that require a fluorinated benzimidazole core.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or components for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of fluorescent tags or molecular probes for studying biological systems.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a building block for synthesizing specialized dyes and pigments with specific light-fastness and color properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, exploring new fluorination and nitration reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Benzimidazole, 4-Fluoro-7-Nitro- (8Ci)
CAS No.	18645-93-7
Molecular Formula	C7H4FN3O2
Molecular Weight	181.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-7-nitro-1H-benzimidazole; 4-Fluoro-7-nitrobenzimidazole; 7-Nitro-4-fluorobenzimidazole; 1H-Benzimidazole, 4-fluoro-7-nitro-; 4-Fluoro-7-nitro-1H-benzo[d]imidazole; 18645-93-7 (CAS); 4-Fluoro-7-nitrobenzimidazole (8CI)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzimidazole, 4-Fluoro-7-Nitro- (8Ci) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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