Description

1-Butyl-2-Methyl-1,3-Benzodiazole-5-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized benzimidazole derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical building block for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists, process development teams, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to incorporate a tailored heterocyclic scaffold into their molecular designs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme inhibitors or receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced fungicides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators that require a benzimidazole core structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a functionalized ligand for constructing metal-organic complexes used in catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or light-emitting components.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for creating fluorescent tags or activity-based probes for biological target identification.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for client-specific synthetic routes and scale-up projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Butyl-2-Methyl-1,3-Benzodiazole-5-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1152495-95-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	232.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-1-butyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid; 5-Carboxy-1-butyl-2-methylbenzimidazole; 1H-Benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid, 1-butyl-2-methyl-; 1-Butyl-2-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-5-carboxylic acid; BMB-CA; BMBCA
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Quality Control

Our 1-Butyl-2-Methyl-1,3-Benzodiazole-5-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and production use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability, consistency, and compliance with your specifications.

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). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.