Description

Methyl Benzimidate Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt primarily used as a key synthetic intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Its value lies in its role as a building block for constructing heterocyclic compounds, particularly benzimidazole derivatives, which are crucial in medicinal chemistry. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and agrochemical companies engaged in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various benzimidazole-based drugs, including anthelmintics, antivirals, and proton pump inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of fungicides and pesticides that leverage the benzimidazole core structure for enhanced biological activity.
• Research & Development: Serves as a fundamental reagent in organic chemistry research for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other complex organic molecules requiring the benzimidate functional group.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Acts as an activating agent for carboxylic acids, facilitating the formation of amide bonds in peptide synthesis and protein labeling.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Benzimidate Hydrochloride
CAS No.	5873-90-5
Molecular Formula	C8H10ClNO
Molecular Weight	171.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl Benzoimidate Hydrochloride; Benzoic acid, methyl imidoate, hydrochloride; Methyl Phenylimidate Hydrochloride; NSC 403914; Methyl benzimidate HCl; Methyl benzimidate hydrochloride; Methyl N-phenylformimidate hydrochloride
EINECS	227-525-6

Quality Control

Our Methyl Benzimidate Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, including full traceability and compliance with relevant global regulatory frameworks such as REACH. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, documenting purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by validated analytical methods.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158°C - 162°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.