Description

5,6-Dichloro-1H-Benzimidazol-2-Amine is a high-purity benzimidazole derivative, a crucial heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel compounds with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel benzimidazole-based drugs, including potential antiviral, antifungal, and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new generation fungicides and herbicides that leverage the benzimidazole scaffold for enhanced efficacy.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED device fabrication due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, coordination polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for catalytic or sensing applications.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and high-throughput screening libraries.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized heterocyclic dyes and pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,6-Dichloro-1H-Benzimidazol-2-Amine
CAS No.	18672-03-2
Molecular Formula	C7H5Cl2N3
Molecular Weight	218.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-5,6-dichloro-1H-benzimidazole; 5,6-Dichloro-2-benzimidazolamine; 5,6-Dichloro-1H-benzimidazol-2-ylamine; 5,6-Dichlorobenzimidazol-2-amine; 1H-Benzimidazol-2-amine, 5,6-dichloro-; NSC 403079; 18672-03-2
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Quality Control

Our 5,6-Dichloro-1H-Benzimidazol-2-Amine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, containers must be kept sealed under inert atmosphere when not in use to prevent degradation and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%

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