Description

[1-(4-Phenoxybutyl)-1H-Benzimidazol-2-Yl]Methanol is a specialized benzimidazole derivative with a phenoxybutyl side chain, representing a high-value intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a critical building block in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals, where precise molecular architecture is paramount. It is needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new molecules with targeted biological or functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents, particularly those targeting specific enzymatic pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new fungicides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators that leverage the benzimidazole core structure.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functional additive in the creation of advanced polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Biochemical Tool Compound: Employed in life science research as a probe or inhibitor to study biological mechanisms at the molecular level.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in custom and contract manufacturing for multi-step synthetic routes requiring high-purity, complex intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	[1-(4-Phenoxybutyl)-1H-Benzimidazol-2-Yl]Methanol
CAS No.	615279-87-3
Molecular Formula	C18H20N2O2
Molecular Weight	296.37 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Phenoxybutyl)-1H-benzimidazole-2-methanol; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-1-(4-phenoxybutyl)-1H-benzimidazole; 1H-Benzimidazole-2-methanol, 1-(4-phenoxybutyl)-; (1-(4-Phenoxybutyl)-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)methanol; Benzimidazole methanol derivative (4-phenoxybutyl); Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our [1-(4-Phenoxybutyl)-1H-Benzimidazol-2-Yl]Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

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