Description

Methyl 1-Benzyl-2-Methyl-1,3-Benzodiazole-5-Carboxylate is a high-purity benzimidazole derivative, a crucial heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty fine chemicals. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific biological or functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel benzimidazole-based drug candidates, particularly for therapeutic areas requiring complex heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the benzimidazole core structure.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for creating specialty polymers, ligands for catalysis, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecules, including dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers.
• Biochemical Tool Compound: Potential use in developing probes and inhibitors for biological target identification and validation studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 1-Benzyl-2-Methyl-1,3-Benzodiazole-5-Carboxylate
CAS No.	299927-11-0
Molecular Formula	C17H16N2O2
Molecular Weight	280.32 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Benzyl-2-methyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 1-benzyl-2-methyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-carboxylate; 1H-Benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid, 1-benzyl-2-methyl-, methyl ester; 5-(Methoxycarbonyl)-1-benzyl-2-methylbenzimidazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 1-Benzyl-2-Methyl-1,3-Benzodiazole-5-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled 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 standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.