Description

Ethanone, 1-(4-Hydroxy-1-Methyl-1H-Benzimidazol-2-Yl)- (9Ci) is a specialized benzimidazole derivative, a key structural motif in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile and high-purity building block for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating molecules with targeted biological or material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel benzimidazole-based drug candidates, particularly for antiviral, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a building block for developing new fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the benzimidazole scaffold.
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of organic electronic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or components for charge-transport layers.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing molecular probes to study enzyme function or biological pathways.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized heterocyclic dyes and pigments due to its fused aromatic structure.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and novel reaction development in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethanone, 1-(4-Hydroxy-1-Methyl-1H-Benzimidazol-2-Yl)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	177478-25-0
Molecular Formula	C10H10N2O2
Molecular Weight	190.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Hydroxy-1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)ethanone; 2-Acetyl-4-hydroxy-1-methyl-1H-benzimidazole; 4-Hydroxy-1-methyl-2-acetylbenzimidazole; 1-Methyl-4-hydroxy-2-acetylbenzimidazole; 2-Acetyl-1-methyl-4-hydroxybenzimidazole; 1-(4-Hydroxy-1-methylbenzimidazol-2-yl)ethan-1-one
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Quality Control

Our Ethanone, 1-(4-Hydroxy-1-Methyl-1H-Benzimidazol-2-Yl)- (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch reliability.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.