Description

1,2-Dimethyl-3-(3-Sulphonatopropyl)-5-(Trifluoromethyl)-1H-Benzimidazolium Sodium Chloride is a specialized, high-purity benzimidazolium salt derivative with a sulfonate group, offering unique solubility and reactivity characteristics. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and functional dyes, where its ionic and fluorinated properties are critical. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research, process development, and high-value production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring benzimidazole-based scaffolds with enhanced solubility.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for developing advanced fungicides and herbicides that benefit from the trifluoromethyl group's metabolic stability.
• Functional Dye Production: Acts as a precursor for cationic and reactive dyes used in textiles, inks, and imaging technologies.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of ionic liquids, electrolytes, and other advanced materials due to its ionic character and thermal stability.
• Biochemical Probes: Utilized in the design of fluorescent tags and molecular probes for diagnostic and research applications.
• Catalysis: Can function as a ligand or ionic component in catalytic systems for organic transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Dimethyl-3-(3-Sulphonatopropyl)-5-(Trifluoromethyl)-1H-Benzimidazolium Sodium Chloride
CAS No.	68413-90-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₅ClF₃N₂NaO₃S
Molecular Weight	394.77 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,2-dimethyl-1H-benzimidazolium-3-propylsulfonate sodium chloride; 1H-Benzimidazolium, 1,2-dimethyl-3-(3-sulfopropyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-, inner salt, sodium chloride; Sodium 1,2-dimethyl-3-(3-sulfonatopropyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzimidazolium chloride; Benzimidazolium sulfobetaine derivative; 68413-90-1; 1,2-Dimethyl-3-(3-sulfopropyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzimidazolium inner salt sodium chloride
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dimethyl-3-(3-Sulphonatopropyl)-5-(Trifluoromethyl)-1H-Benzimidazolium Sodium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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