Compound Q&A
What industries use 2-(Chloromethyl)-1H-benzimidazole (CAS: 4857-04-9)?
Answer
2-(Chloromethyl)-1H-benzimidazole (CAS: 4857-04-9) is used in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of certain drugs, particularly those targeting inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. It also finds applications in the polymer industry for the modification of polymer properties, and in sensor technology for its unique chemical reactivity.
About
CAS No
4857-04-9
English Name
2-(Chloromethyl)-1H-benzimidazole
Molecular Formula
C8H7ClN2
Molecular Weight
166.61 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)NC(=N2)CCl
InChIKey
SPMLMLQATWNZEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 12:55
