| Formula / Notation | C7H6N2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 51-17-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 118.14 |
| Melting Point | 338 to 342 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | greater than 680 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 63 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Benzimidazole appears as white tabular crystals. (NTP, 1992) |
| Also Known As | 1H-benzimidazole; 51-17-2; 1H-Benzimidazole; Benzoimidazole; 1,3-Benzodiazole; 3-Azaindole; Benziminazole; o-Benzimidazole; Benzoglyoxaline; Azindole |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Benzimidazole?
1H-benzimidazole is the 1H-tautomer of benzimidazole. It is a benzimidazole and a polycyclic heteroarene. It is a conjugate acid of a benzimidazolide. It is a tautomer of a 4H-benzimidazole, a 2H-benzimidazole and a 3aH-benzimidazole.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: 1H-benzimidazole
Other Names / Synonyms: 1H-benzimidazole; 51-17-2; 1H-Benzimidazole; Benzoimidazole; 1,3-Benzodiazole; 3-Azaindole; Benziminazole; o-Benzimidazole; Benzoglyoxaline; Azindole
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 338 to 342 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | greater than 680 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Molecular Weight | 118.14 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 63 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Benzimidazole appears as white tabular crystals. (NTP, 1992) |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
1H-benzimidazole is the 1H-tautomer of benzimidazole. It is a benzimidazole and a polycyclic heteroarene. It is a conjugate acid of a benzimidazolide. It is a tautomer of a 4H-benzimidazole, a 2H-benzimidazole and a 3aH-benzimidazole.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Benzimidazole is: C7H6N2