2-Mercapto-5-methoxybenzimidazole

Chemical properties

off-white to light yellowish-brown powder

The Uses of 2-Mercapto-5-methoxybenzimidazole

2-Mercapto-5-methoxybenzimidazole is used in the preparation of COX-2 inhibitors. It is also employed in the preparation of compounds such as 5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)methyl]sulfonyl]-1H-benzimidazole and 5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridin-2-yl-1-oxide)methyl]sulfonyl]-1H-benzimidazole. Further, it acts as a hetercocyclic building block and serves as an intermediate of drug omeprazole.

The Uses of 2-Mercapto-5-methoxybenzimidazole

Reagent used in the synthesis of COX-2 inhibitors

The Uses of 2-Mercapto-5-methoxybenzimidazole

5-Methoxy-2-benzimidazolethiol may be used in the preparation of compounds present as contaminants in omeprazole, such as 5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)methyl]sulfonyl]-1H-benzimidazole and 5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridin-2-yl-1-oxide)methyl]sulfonyl]-1H-benzimidazole. It may be used in the synthesis of tris[μ-1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane]-1:2κ²P:P′;1:3κ²P:P′;2:3κ²P:P′-di-μ-bromido-1:2κ⁴Br:Br-bromido-3κBr-tricopper(I) acetone hemisolvate.

What are the applications of Application

5-Methoxy-2-benzimidazolethiol is a benzimidazole

General Description

Pharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to the preparation of in-house working standards

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Chemical properties

2-Mercapto-5-methoxybenzimidazole is a white or off-white crystal or powder that changes color easily under light. This product is soluble in alkali solution, slightly soluble in ethanol, and insoluble in water. Melting point: 240.0～244.0℃.