Description

5-Chloro-1-Ethyl-2-Methyl-Benzimidazole is a versatile benzimidazole derivative, a crucial heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized structure, which serves as a key intermediate for developing high-performance materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel compounds with specific biological or material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel benzimidazole-based drugs, including potential antiviral, antifungal, and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the benzimidazole scaffold.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating organic ligands, coordination polymers, and advanced functional materials with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and pigments due to its heterocyclic structure.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical reactions and synthesizing complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-1-Ethyl-2-Methyl-Benzimidazole
CAS No.	2818-76-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₁ClN₂
Molecular Weight	194.66 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-2-methyl-5-chlorobenzimidazole; 5-Chloro-1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-benzimidazole; 2-Methyl-1-ethyl-5-chlorobenzimidazole; 5-Chloro-1-ethyl-2-methylbenzimidazole; Benzimidazole, 5-chloro-1-ethyl-2-methyl-; 2818-76-0; 5-Chloro-1-ethyl-2-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Chloro-1-Ethyl-2-Methyl-Benzimidazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame.

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	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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