Description

1-(2-Hydroxy-Ethyl)-2-Methyl-1H-Benzoimidazole-5-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity, synthetically valuable benzimidazole derivative. This compound serves as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Acts as a building block for electron-transporting or host materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating complexing agents and ligands for catalysis.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Intermediate for synthesizing advanced colorants and functional dyes.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce benzimidazole functionality into polymers to enhance thermal stability or other properties.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new chemical reactions in heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Hydroxy-Ethyl)-2-Methyl-1H-Benzoimidazole-5-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	299927-12-1
Molecular Formula	C14H18N2O3
Molecular Weight	262.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-methyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-carboxylate; 2-Methyl-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-benzimidazole-5-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 1H-Benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid, 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-methyl-, ethyl ester; Benzimidazole derivative CAS 299927-12-1
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Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Hydroxy-Ethyl)-2-Methyl-1H-Benzoimidazole-5-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Any single unknown impurity	≤ 0.5%
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.