2-Methylbenzimidazole - ≥98% , CAS No.615-15-6

CAS: 615-15-6 Cat. No.: M110232 Formula: C8H8N2 Molecular Weight: 132.16 Beilstein Registry Number: 112264 EC Number: 210-411-9
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GRADE & PURITY ≥98%
Synonyms
1H-2-Methylbenzimidazol | 2-METHYL-1H-1,3-BENZODIAZOLE | 2-Methyl-1H-benzoimidazole | 2-Methylbenzimidazole, 98% | 1H-Benzimidazole, methyl- | 4-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)PYRIDINE-3-CARBOXYLICACIDHYDRAZIDE | AB00442 | 2-METHYL-1H-1,3-BENZIMIDAZOLE | 2-methylbenzoi
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Why this grade

≥98% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 13 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

· 2-Methylbenzimidazole is an important pharmacophore widely used in medicinal chemistry for the synthesis of various antibacterial and antifungal agents. · It can be used as a key precursor to synthesize substituted benzimidazo[1,2-a]quinolones. · It can be used in the synthesis of reversible solid-to-liquid phase transition coordination polymer crystals. · 2-Methylbenzimidazole also exhibits corrosion inhibition.

Specifications

Synonyms
1H-2-Methylbenzimidazol | 2-METHYL-1H-1,3-BENZODIAZOLE | 2-Methyl-1H-benzoimidazole | 2-Methylbenzimidazole, 98% | 1H-Benzimidazole, methyl- | 4-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)PYRIDINE-3-CARBOXYLICACIDHYDRAZIDE | AB00442 | 2-METHYL-1H-1,3-BENZIMIDAZOLE | 2-methylbenzoi
Specifications & Purity
≥98%
Storage
Room temperature
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Purity
≥98%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Pubchem Sid Url
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/504752230
Canonical Smiles
CC1=NC2=CC=CC=C2N1
IUPAC Name
2-methyl-1H-benzimidazole
InChIKey
LDZYRENCLPUXAX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C8H8N2/c1-6-9-7-4-2-3-5-8(7)10-6/h2-5H,1H3,(H,9,10)
Isomeric SMILES
CC1=NC2=CC=CC=C2N1
WGK Germany
3
RTECS
DD9100000
Molecular Weight
132.16
Beilstein
112264
Reaxy-Rn
112264
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=112264&ln=

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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✅ Certificate of Analysis (COA)

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📊 Datasheet

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassBenzimidazoles
SubclassNot available
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentBenzimidazoles
Alternative Parents Benzenoids  Imidazoles  Heteroaromatic compounds  Azacyclic compounds  Organopnictogen compounds  Organonitrogen compounds  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
Substituents Benzimidazole - Benzenoid - Heteroaromatic compound - Imidazole - Azole - Azacycle - Organic nitrogen compound - Organopnictogen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organonitrogen compound - Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as benzimidazoles. These are organic compounds containing a benzene ring fused to an imidazole ring (five member ring containing a nitrogen atom, 4 carbon atoms, and two double bonds).
External Descriptors Not available
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(Human)
CYP1A1 Tchem Cytochrome P450 1A1 (1169 Activities)
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Associated Targets(non-human)
Cyp2b1 Cytochrome P450 2B1 (145 Activities)
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Entamoeba histolytica (2676 Activities)
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Giardia intestinalis (1290 Activities)
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Human gammaherpesvirus 4 (1538 Activities)
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Trichinella spiralis (212 Activities)
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Mechanisms of Action
Certificates (CoA,COO,BSE/TSE and Analysis Chart)
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
F2609058F2609058Certificate of AnalysisJun 17, 2026 M110232
F2210627F2210627Certificate of AnalysisMar 16, 2026 M110232
F2210628F2210628Certificate of AnalysisMar 16, 2026 M110232
F2210767F2210767Certificate of AnalysisMar 16, 2026 M110232
F2210812F2210812Certificate of AnalysisMar 16, 2026 M110232
D2530379D2530379Certificate of AnalysisJul 06, 2024 M110232
H1929120H1929120Certificate of AnalysisJun 07, 2023 M110232
D2521007D2521007Certificate of AnalysisMar 23, 2022 M110232
H2406045H2406045Certificate of AnalysisMar 23, 2022 M110232
J2530100J2530100Certificate of AnalysisMar 23, 2022 M110232
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySlightly soluble in water; Slightly soluble in Ether,Alcohol
Melt Point(°C)175°C
Molecular Weight132.160 g/mol
XLogP32.200
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count1
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass132.069 Da
Monoisotopic Mass132.069 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area28.700 Ų
Heavy Atom Count10
Formal Charge0
Complexity124.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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