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2-Mercaptobenzimidazole, 97%

Catalog No. AAA183500E
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Quantity:
2500 g

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

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
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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

RUO – Research Use Only

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