Description

5-Methoxybenzimidazole is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a crucial building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable and scalable raw materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with benzimidazole-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in display and lighting technologies.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a ligand precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysts.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and colorants.
• Research & Development: A valuable compound for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methoxybenzimidazole
CAS No.	4887-80-3
Molecular Formula	C8H8N2O
Molecular Weight	148.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methoxy-1H-benzimidazole; 1H-Benzimidazole, 5-methoxy-; 5-Methoxybenzimidazole; 5-Methoxy-1H-benzo[d]imidazole; 4887-80-3; NSC 406120; Benzimidazole, 5-methoxy-
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Quality Control

Our 5-Methoxybenzimidazole is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
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.