Description

2,5-Dimethyl-4-Nitrobenzimidazole is a specialized nitro-substituted benzimidazole derivative, a key heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a crucial precursor in the development of high-performance materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where its specific substitution pattern enables precise molecular design. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel compounds with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel benzimidazole-based drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme inhibition.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new generation fungicides and herbicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the benzimidazole core.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing specialized azo dyes and organic pigments, where the nitro and dimethyl groups influence color and stability.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable building block for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry, enabling structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Complex Ligand Synthesis: Utilized in the preparation of sophisticated ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dimethyl-4-Nitrobenzimidazole
CAS No.	90349-14-7
Molecular Formula	C9H9N3O2
Molecular Weight	191.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-2,5-dimethyl-1H-benzimidazole; 2,5-Dimethyl-4-nitro-1H-benzimidazole; 1H-Benzimidazole, 2,5-dimethyl-4-nitro-; 4-Nitro-2,5-dimethylbenzimidazole; NSC 406901; 2,5-Dimethyl-4-nitrobenzimidazole; 90349-14-7; 4-Nitro-2,5-dimethyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole
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Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dimethyl-4-Nitrobenzimidazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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