Compound Q&A
What industries use (2-Methyl-1H-benzimidazol-1-yl)acetic acid (CAS: 40332-17-0)?
Answer
(2-Methyl-1H-benzimidazol-1-yl)acetic acid is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of various drugs due to its biological activity. It is also utilized in the polymer industry for enhancing the properties of certain polymers and in the sensor industry for developing gas sensors. Additionally, it finds applications in the semiconductor industry as a precursor in the fabrication of electronic materials.
About
CAS No
40332-17-0
English Name
(2-Methyl-1H-benzimidazol-1-yl)acetic acid
Molecular Formula
C10H10N2O2
Molecular Weight
190.2 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=NC2=CC=CC=C2N1CC(=O)O
InChIKey
SMGBDFGKVGSCGB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-11 07:58
