Description

1H-Benzimidazole-1-Methanol,5-Chloro-(9Ci) is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a crucial building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and high-performance materials. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel molecules with targeted biological or functional properties.

Application

• As a versatile pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of novel benzimidazole-based drugs.
• Key building block for agrochemical research, particularly in developing new fungicides or herbicides.
• Used in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Potential precursor in the development of corrosion inhibitors or specialty polymers.
• Intermediate for synthesizing dyes and pigments with specific light-fastness properties.
• Starting material for ligand synthesis in catalytic and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1H-Benzimidazole-1-Methanol,5-Chloro-(9Ci)
CAS No.	55879-68-0
Molecular Formula	C8H7ClN2O
Molecular Weight	182.61 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-1H-benzimidazole-1-methanol; 5-Chloro-1-(hydroxymethyl)benzimidazole; 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-chlorobenzimidazole; 5-Chloro-1H-benzimidazol-1-ylmethanol; 5-Chloro-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-1-methanol; 5-Chloro-1H-benzimidazole-1-ylmethanol; 5-Chloro-1-(hydroxymethyl)-1H-benzimidazole; 5-Chloro-1H-benzimidazol-1-methanol
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Quality Control

Our 1H-Benzimidazole-1-Methanol,5-Chloro-(9Ci) is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.