Description

Ethyl Benzimidate Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt widely used as a key synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical and fine chemical manufacturing. Its primary value lies in its reactivity as an imidate ester, enabling the efficient construction of heterocyclic compounds and complex molecular scaffolds. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research chemists and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking reliable building blocks for active ingredient synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of benzimidazole-derived active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of fungicides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents that contain benzimidazole cores.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and photographic chemicals requiring specific heterocyclic structures.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic ligands, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and functional polymers.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Utilized in the modification of biomolecules and the synthesis of specialized probes for biochemical research.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploratory synthesis in medicinal and organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Benzimidate Hydrochloride
CAS No.	5333-86-8
Molecular Formula	C9H10N2O·HCl
Molecular Weight	198.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzenecarboximidic Acid, Ethyl Ester, Hydrochloride; Ethyl Benzimidate HCl; Ethyl Phenylimidate Hydrochloride; NSC 403697; Benzimidic Acid, Ethyl Ester, Hydrochloride; Ethoxy(phenyl)methaniminium Chloride
EINECS	226-235-5

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Benzimidate Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, residual solvent analysis, and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment. We support compliance with cGMP, ISO, and other relevant regulatory frameworks for pharmaceutical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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