Description

1H-Benzimidazole-2-Carboxaldehyde is a versatile and high-purity organic building block of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a critical precursor for the development of complex heterocyclic systems, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Key industries that rely on this material include pharmaceutical R&D for creating novel active ingredients, and specialty chemical manufacturing for producing dyes, ligands, and catalysts.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of various benzimidazole-based drug candidates, including potential antivirals, antifungals, and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the benzimidazole scaffold.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Design: Serves as a versatile precursor for creating N,O- or N,N-donor ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for conjugated polymers and small molecules in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of specialized heterocyclic dyes and colorants.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a probe or inhibitor scaffold in enzymatic studies and biochemical assay development.

Basic Information

Product Name	1H-Benzimidazole-2-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	3314-30-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6N2O
Molecular Weight	146.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-1H-benzimidazole; Benzimidazole-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Benzimidazolecarboxaldehyde; 1H-Benzimidazole-2-carbaldehyde; 2-Carboxyaldehydebenzimidazole; NSC 401016; 2-Formylbenzimidazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1H-Benzimidazole-2-Carboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support development projects requiring material of pharmaceutical or research grade purity.

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). Due to its sensitivity, the material should be kept under an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation and stored away from incompatible substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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	≤ 20 ppm

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