Description

5,6-Dimethyl-2-Benzimidazolinone is a heterocyclic organic compound belonging to the benzimidazole class, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific biological and material properties. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting specific enzyme pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its heterocyclic structure.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED device fabrication.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a ligand or precursor for ligands in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic complexes.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed as an intermediate in the production of high-performance dyes and organic pigments.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce benzimidazole functionalities into polymer chains to enhance thermal stability or chemical resistance.
• Research & Development: A valuable compound for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	5,6-Dimethyl-2-Benzimidazolinone
CAS No.	2033-30-9
Molecular Formula	C9H10N2O
Molecular Weight	162.19 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Dimethyl-1H-benzimidazol-2(3H)-one; 5,6-Dimethyl-2-benzimidazolone; 5,6-Dimethyl-2-hydroxybenzimidazole; 5,6-Dimethyl-2(3H)-benzimidazolone; 2-Benzimidazolinone, 5,6-dimethyl-; NSC 403697
EINECS	217-984-8

Quality Control

Our 5,6-Dimethyl-2-Benzimidazolinone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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