Benzimidazole
CAS Number51-17-2
FormulaC7H6N2
Mol. Weight118.14 g/mol
Benzimidazole
What is Benzimidazole?
Benzimidazole is a chemical compound with CAS number 51-17-2 and molecular formula C7H6N2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Benzimidazole was used as template compound in the preparation of molecularly imprinted polymer via electropolymerization and electrodeposition of pyrrole on a pencil graphite electrode1. It was also used in the preparation of benzimidazolium surfactant, 1-hexadecyl-1H-benzimidazole2.
Specifications
Molecular Weight
118.14 g/mol
Assay/Purity
98%
Solubility
xylene: soluble1g in 2g (boiling)(lit.)
alcohol: freely soluble(lit.)
benzene: insoluble(lit.)
cold water: very slightly soluble(lit.)
diethyl ether: very slightly soluble(lit.)
petroleum ether: insoluble(lit.)
water: soluble (hot)(lit.)