Description

5,6-Dichloro-2-Ethyl-1H-Benzo[D]Imidazole is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its functionalized imidazole ring, which serves as a critical precursor for the development of complex molecules with tailored biological and material properties. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting various enzyme families where the benzimidazole scaffold is pharmacologically active.
• Agrochemical Development: Used in research to create new fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging the bioactivity of halogenated benzimidazole derivatives.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in the fabrication of OLED devices due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for nitrogen-donor ligands used in catalysis and the formation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized colorants and imaging agents where the chlorinated benzimidazole core provides stability and specific chromophoric properties.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for incorporation into polymers and advanced organic materials to modify thermal, optical, or electronic characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,6-Dichloro-2-Ethyl-1H-Benzo[D]Imidazole
CAS No.	90348-42-8
Molecular Formula	C9H8Cl2N2
Molecular Weight	215.08 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Dichloro-2-ethyl-1H-benzimidazole; 2-Ethyl-5,6-dichlorobenzimidazole; 1H-Benzimidazole, 5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-; 5,6-Dichloro-2-ethylbenzimidazole; Benzimidazole, 5,6-dichloro-2-ethyl-; 90348-42-8 (CAS); DC-EBI (abbreviation)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5,6-Dichloro-2-Ethyl-1H-Benzo[D]Imidazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are provided for every shipment to guarantee full traceability and compliance with your project specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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