Description

2-(2-Methylphenyl)-Benzimidazole is a high-purity organic compound belonging to the benzimidazole class, a versatile scaffold in fine chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a critical intermediate in the development of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where structural precision is paramount. It is needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications requiring high-performance heterocyclic building blocks.

Application

• As a key synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical research for novel drug candidates.
• In the development of corrosion inhibitors and specialty additives for industrial fluids.
• As a building block for advanced organic materials, including ligands for catalysis.
• In agrochemical research for the synthesis of new active ingredients.
• For analytical purposes as a reference standard in quality control laboratories.
• In academic and industrial R&D for exploring new benzimidazole-based chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Methylphenyl)-Benzimidazole
CAS No.	109744-85-6
Molecular Formula	C14H12N2
Molecular Weight	208.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Methylphenyl)-1H-benzimidazole; 2-(o-Tolyl)-1H-benzimidazole; 2-(2-Methylphenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole; 2-(2-Methylphenyl)benzimidazole; 1H-Benzimidazole, 2-(2-methylphenyl)-; 2-(2-Methylphenyl)benzimidazol; Benzimidazole, 2-(2-methylphenyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 2-(2-Methylphenyl)-Benzimidazole is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, related substances, and residual solvents is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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