Description

5-Methyl-2-p-Tolyl-1H-Benzo[D]Imidazole is a high-purity organic compound belonging to the benzimidazole class, valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and building block in advanced synthesis. Its molecular structure makes it a critical precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This product is essential for research institutions, fine chemical manufacturers, and industrial R&D departments focused on creating novel compounds with specific biological or functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a precursor or core structure for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in display and lighting technologies.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a ligand precursor for creating metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysts used in industrial chemical processes.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for its properties in the development of polymers, corrosion inhibitors, and other advanced functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methyl-2-p-Tolyl-1H-Benzo[D]Imidazole
CAS No.	7118-66-3
Molecular Formula	C15H14N2
Molecular Weight	222.29 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-2-(4-methylphenyl)-1H-benzimidazole; 2-(4-Methylphenyl)-5-methyl-1H-benzimidazole; 5-Methyl-2-p-tolylbenzimidazole; 2-(p-Tolyl)-5-methylbenzimidazole; 5-Methyl-2-(p-tolyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole; 1H-Benzimidazole, 5-methyl-2-(4-methylphenyl)-; Benzimidazole, 5-methyl-2-(p-tolyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Methyl-2-p-Tolyl-1H-Benzo[D]Imidazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity determination and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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