2-Mercaptobenzimidazole, 97%

Description

CAS: 583-39-1 | C7H6N2S | 150.20 g/mol

2-Mercaptobenzimidazole is used as an antidegradant. It is utilized for protecting rubber from oxidation. It is also employed as an intermediate in the preparation of rabeprazole. Further, it finds application in anti-leprosy drugs in medicine. In addition to this, it is used as a copper plating brightener.

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Applications
2-Mercaptobenzimidazole is used as an antidegradant. It is utilized for protecting rubber from oxidation. It is also employed as an intermediate in the preparation of rabeprazole. Further, it finds application in anti-leprosy drugs in medicine. In addition to this, it is used as a copper plating brightener.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 583-39-1
• Molecular Formula: C7H6N2S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 150.20
• MDL Number: MFCD00466107
• InChI Key: YHMYGUUIMTVXNW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 707035
• SMILES: S=C1NC2=CC=CC=C2N1

• Melting Point: 305°C to 310°C
• Density: 1.42
• Flash Point: >250°C (487°F)
• Quantity: 2500 g
• UN Number: UN2811
• Beilstein: 119867
• Merck Index: 14,1082
• Synonym: 2-mercaptobenzimidazole, 1h-benzoimidazole-2-thiol, 2-benzimidazolethiol, 1h-benzimidazole-2-thiol, 1h-benzo d imidazole-2-thiol, o-phenylenethiourea, antioxidant mb, mercaptobenzimidazole, 2-mercaptobenzoimidazole, antiegene mb
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water.
• IUPAC Name: 1,3-dihydrobenzimidazole-2-thione
• Formula Weight: 150.2
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Mercaptobenzimidazole

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H301-H317-H373
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301 Toxic if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P272-P280g-P301+P310-P302+P352-P314-P330-P333+P313-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	209-502-6
RTECSNumber	DE1050000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only