Description

5-Fluoro-1-Methylbenzimidazole is a high-purity fluorinated benzimidazole derivative, a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored biological and material properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation fungicides and herbicides.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as ligands for OLEDs and other optoelectronic devices.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable fluorinated scaffold for medicinal chemistry and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Fluoro-1-Methylbenzimidazole
CAS No.	1365271-95-9
Molecular Formula	C8H7FN2
Molecular Weight	150.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-5-fluorobenzimidazole; 5-Fluoro-1-methyl-1H-benzimidazole; 5-Fluoro-1-methylbenzimidazole; 1H-Benzimidazole, 5-fluoro-1-methyl-; 5-Fluoro-1-methyl-1,3-benzodiazole; 5-Fluoro-N-methylbenzimidazole; FMBZ
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Quality Control

Our 5-Fluoro-1-Methylbenzimidazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates, from research to commercial-scale production.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤10 ppm

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