Description

1-Benzyl-5-Methyl-1H-Benzimidazol-4-Ol is a high-purity benzimidazole derivative, a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core structure is pivotal for developing compounds with specific biological and material properties. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting various enzyme systems where the benzimidazole scaffold is active.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generations of fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the biological activity of benzimidazole chemistry.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile starting material or intermediate for constructing more complex heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Material Science Applications: Investigated for use in the development of organic electronic materials, ligands for catalysis, and advanced polymers due to its aromatic and heterocyclic properties.
• Biochemical Tool Compound: Utilized in life science research as a probe or inhibitor to study biological pathways and mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Benzyl-5-Methyl-1H-Benzimidazol-4-Ol
CAS No.	55538-68-6
Molecular Formula	C15H14N2O
Molecular Weight	238.29 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-1-benzyl-5-methyl-1H-benzimidazole; 1-Benzyl-5-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-4-ol; 1H-Benzimidazol-4-ol, 1-benzyl-5-methyl-; 55538-68-6; 4-Benzimidazolol, 1-benzyl-5-methyl-
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Quality Control

Our 1-Benzyl-5-Methyl-1H-Benzimidazol-4-Ol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in darkness.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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