Description

6-Chloro-5-Fluorobenzimidazole-2-Thiol is a high-purity, heterocyclic organic building block of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a critical intermediate for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel benzimidazole-based drug candidates, particularly for antiviral, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation fungicides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for targeted biological activity.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a versatile building block in organic chemistry for constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Material Science: Potential use in the development of specialty polymers, ligands for catalysis, and advanced organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloro-5-Fluorobenzimidazole-2-Thiol
CAS No.	142313-30-2
Molecular Formula	C7H4ClFN2S
Molecular Weight	202.63 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Mercapto-6-chloro-5-fluorobenzimidazole; 6-Chloro-5-fluoro-1H-benzimidazole-2-thiol; 6-Chloro-5-fluoro-2-mercaptobenzimidazole; 2-Thiol-6-chloro-5-fluorobenzimidazole; 142313-30-2; 6-Chloro-5-fluoro-2-benzimidazolethiol; 5-Fluoro-6-chlorobenzimidazole-2-thiol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Chloro-5-Fluorobenzimidazole-2-Thiol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. 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, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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