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2-Mercaptobenzimidazole, 97%
Description
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.
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
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 |
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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 |
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