Description

1H-Benzimidazole-6-Carbonitrile, 5-Methyl- is a high-purity, specialized organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its functionalized benzimidazole scaffold, which serves as a critical building block for the development of novel active compounds. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to construct complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting kinase inhibition or acting as receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing new fungicides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators that leverage the benzimidazole pharmacophore.
• Material Science: Used in the research of organic electronic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or components for charge-transport layers.
• Chemical Biology: Serves as a versatile scaffold for creating molecular probes and tool compounds to study biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis: Employed by contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) for client-specific, multi-step synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1H-Benzimidazole-6-Carbonitrile, 5-Methyl-
CAS No.	952511-47-6
Molecular Formula	C9H7N3
Molecular Weight	157.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-1H-benzimidazole-6-carbonitrile; 5-Methyl-6-cyanobenzimidazole; 6-Cyano-5-methylbenzimidazole; 5-Methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-6-carbonitrile; 952511-47-6; 5-Methylbenzimidazole-6-carbonitrile
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Quality Control

Our 1H-Benzimidazole-6-Carbonitrile, 5-Methyl- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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 controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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