Compound Q&A
How is 1-Benzyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-1H-benzimidazole-6-carboxylic acid (CAS: 1640981-19-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
1-Benzyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-1H-benzimidazole-6-carboxylic acid is typically synthesized via a multi-step process involving the condensation of 2-methylbenzimidazole with benzylic alcohol, followed by the introduction of a hydroxyl group via a nucleophilic substitution reaction. The process requires careful control of reaction conditions to achieve high yields and selectivity.
About
CAS No
1640981-19-6
English Name
1-Benzyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-1H-benzimidazole-6-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C16H14N2O3
Molecular Weight
282.3 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=NC2C(=CC(=CC=2O)C(O)=O)N1CC1C=CC=CC=1
InChIKey
LRVLIEIZJOKBQA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-01 15:34
