Description

5-Hydroxy-2-(Hydroxymethyl)Benzimidazole is a functionalized benzimidazole derivative, a versatile heterocyclic building block prized for its dual hydroxyl functionality. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where its reactive sites allow for precise chemical modifications. Industries such as pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical manufacturing, and specialty polymer production need this high-purity intermediate to develop new compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel benzimidazole-based drugs, including potential antivirals and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new fungicides and plant growth regulators that leverage the benzimidazole core structure.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers, coatings, or resins with specific thermal or chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable building block in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and ligands for catalysis.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the development of advanced colorants and optical brighteners due to its conjugated aromatic system.
• Coordination Chemistry: Functions as a chelating ligand for metal ions, useful in creating catalysts or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Hydroxy-2-(Hydroxymethyl)Benzimidazole
CAS No.	886493-60-3
Molecular Formula	C8H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	164.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-hydroxy-1H-benzimidazole; 5-Hydroxy-1H-benzimidazole-2-methanol; 1H-Benzimidazole-2-methanol, 5-hydroxy-; 5-Hydroxy-2-benzimidazolemethanol; 2-Hydroxymethyl-5-hydroxybenzimidazole; 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole; Benzimidazole, 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 5-Hydroxy-2-(Hydroxymethyl)Benzimidazole is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, to ensure compliance with exacting standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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