Description

1-Ethyl-5,6-Dimethyl-1H-Benzoimidazole-2-Carbaldehyde is a high-purity, functionalized benzimidazole derivative, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its versatile aldehyde functionality, which enables its use as a key building block for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and pharmaceutical scaffolds. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require precise and reliable synthetic intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition or receptor modulation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new fungicides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators that leverage the benzimidazole core structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its conjugated system.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build molecular probes for studying biological processes and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A fundamental building block for contract research organizations (CROs) and academic laboratories engaged in novel heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Ethyl-5,6-Dimethyl-1H-Benzoimidazole-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	920438-26-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₄N₂O
Molecular Weight	202.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-1H-benzimidazole-2-carboxaldehyde; 5,6-Dimethyl-1-ethyl-1H-benzimidazole-2-carbaldehyde; 1H-Benzimidazole-2-carboxaldehyde, 1-ethyl-5,6-dimethyl-; 920438-26-2; 1-Ethyl-5,6-dimethylbenzimidazole-2-carbaldehyde; 2-Formyl-1-ethyl-5,6-dimethylbenzimidazole
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Quality Control

Our 1-Ethyl-5,6-Dimethyl-1H-Benzoimidazole-2-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your R&D and production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or after opening to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.