Description

2-Aurio(I)Thio-1H-Benzimidazole-4-Carboxylic Acid Sodium Salt is a specialized organometallic compound with a benzimidazole core functionalized with a gold(I)-thiolate moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable precursor and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel catalysts, diagnostic agents, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents, particularly those targeting specific enzymes or receptors.
• Catalysis Research: Used as a precursor for developing homogeneous gold(I) catalysts for organic transformations, such as cyclization and hydration reactions.
• Materials Science: Employed in the creation of functionalized surfaces, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and luminescent materials due to its gold-thiolate linkage.
• Diagnostic Agent Development: Investigated for potential use in bio-imaging and as a contrast agent owing to the properties of the gold atom.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as an intermediate in the development of new crop protection chemicals with novel modes of action.
• Ligand for Metal Complexation: Functions as a chelating ligand for the stabilization of other metal centers in coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Aurio(I)Thio-1H-Benzimidazole-4-Carboxylic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	6138-58-5
Molecular Formula	C9H5AuN2NaO2S
Molecular Weight	424.18 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	Sodium 2-(Aurothio)-1H-benzimidazole-4-carboxylate; 2-(Gold(I)thio)-1H-benzimidazole-4-carboxylic acid sodium salt; 2-(Aurylthio)-1H-benzimidazole-4-carboxylic acid sodium salt; Au(I)-Benzimidazole Thiolate; Sodium 4-Carboxy-2-mercaptobenzimidazole Gold(I) Salt; 2-(Aurosulfanyl)-1H-benzimidazole-4-carboxylic acid sodium salt; Benzimidazole Gold(I) Thiolate Derivative
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Aurio(I)Thio-1H-Benzimidazole-4-Carboxylic Acid Sodium Salt adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). For long-term storage, consider maintaining the material under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen in a sealed container.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Gold (Au) Content	46.0 - 47.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %

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