Description

1H-Benzimidazole-5-Carboxaldehyde 97+% is a high-purity organic building block and key heterocyclic intermediate. This compound is essential for the synthesis of complex molecules due to its reactive aldehyde functional group attached to the benzimidazole core. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials. Our supply ensures consistent quality and reliable availability for critical R&D and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those targeting kinase inhibition and other biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelator Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Building block for organic electronic materials, such as those used in OLEDs and conductive polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and cellular processes.
• Custom Synthesis: Employed by contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) for bespoke chemical synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	1H-Benzimidazole-5-Carboxaldehyde 97+%
CAS No.	58442-17-4
Molecular Formula	C8H6N2O
Molecular Weight	146.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Formyl-1H-benzimidazole; 1H-Benzimidazole-5-carbaldehyde; Benzimidazole-5-carboxaldehyde; 5-Carboxyaldehyde benzimidazole; 5-Formylbenzimidazole; 58442-17-4; 5-Aldehyde-benzimidazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1H-Benzimidazole-5-Carboxaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the specified 97+% minimum purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project 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). 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	Off-white to light yellow powder/crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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