Description

5-tert-Butyl-2-Ethyl-1H-Benzimidazole is a specialized benzimidazole derivative, a versatile heterocyclic building block prized for its unique steric and electronic properties. This compound is critical for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of high-performance materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It serves as a key intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced stability and functionality.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting various therapeutic areas where the benzimidazole core is pharmacologically active.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its heterocyclic structure.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a precursor or host material in the development of electron-transporting or emissive layers for display and lighting technologies.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Serves as a ligand for metal complexes used in homogeneous catalysis and the creation of functional materials.
• Polymer Stabilizer Precursor: Utilized in the synthesis of additives that protect polymers from thermal and oxidative degradation.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the production of specialized dyes and organic pigments due to the benzimidazole scaffold's chromophoric properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal chemistry and material science.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Used in the development of high-efficiency corrosion inhibitors for industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-tert-Butyl-2-Ethyl-1H-Benzimidazole
CAS No.	5805-63-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₈N₂
Molecular Weight	202.30 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(tert-Butyl)-2-ethyl-1H-benzimidazole; 2-Ethyl-5-tert-butylbenzimidazole; 1H-Benzimidazole, 5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2-ethyl-; 5-tert-Butyl-2-ethylbenzimidazole; 2-Ethyl-5-(tert-butyl)benzimidazole; 5-tert-Butyl-2-ethyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole; 5805-63-0; 5-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2-ethyl-1H-benzimidazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-tert-Butyl-2-Ethyl-1H-Benzimidazole is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support custom synthesis and can tailor specifications to meet specific research or production requirements.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

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	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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