• Name

  2-Mercapto-5-methylbenzimidazole

• EINECS 248-350-5
• CAS No. 27231-36-3
• Article Data42
• CAS DataBase
• Density 1.32 g/cm³
• Solubility Insoluble in water.
• Melting Point 290-293 °C(lit.)
• Formula C₈H₈N₂S
• Boiling Point 282.5 °C at 760 mmHg
• Molecular Weight 164.231
• Flash Point 124.6 °C
• Transport Information
• Appearance White to cream powder
• Safety 26-36-37/39
• Risk Codes 36/37/38
• Molecular Structure
• Hazard Symbols Xi
• Synonyms 2-Benzimidazolethiol,5(or 6)-methyl- (5CI);2-Benzimidazolinethione, 5-methyl- (7CI,8CI);2-Mercapto-5-methyl-1H-benzimidazole;2-Mercapto-5-methylbenzimidazole;5-Methyl-1H-benzimidazole-2-thiol;5-Methyl-2-mercapto-1H-benzimidazole;5-Methyl-2-mercaptobenzimidazole;5-Methylbenzimidazole-2-thiol;5-Methylbenzimidazoline-2-thione;NSC 231400;
• PSA 67.48000
• LogP 2.16000

2-MERCAPTO-5-METHYLBENZIMIDAZOLE Chemical Properties

Product Name: 2-Mercapto-5-methylbenzimidazole
IUPAC: 5-methyl-1,3-dihydrobenzimidazole-2-thione
CAS No.: 27231-36-3
EINECS: 248-350-5
Molecular Formula: C₈H₈N₂S
Molecular Weight: 164.23g/mol
Structure: 
            
The synonyms of 2-MERCAPTO-5-METHYLBENZIMIDAZOLE(27231-36-3): 2-MERCAPTO-5-METHYLBENZIMIDAZOLE;5-METHYL-2-BENZIMIDAZOLETHIOL;5-METHYL-2-MERCAPTOBENZIMIDAZOLE;5-METHYL-1H-BENZO[D]IMIDAZOLE-2-THIOL;1,3-dihydro-5-methyl-2H-benzimidazole-2-thione;2-Mercapto-5-methyl-1H-benzimidazole
Melting Point: 290-293 °C(lit.)
Stability: Stable at room temperature
Appearance: Beige - off white powder

2-MERCAPTO-5-METHYLBENZIMIDAZOLE Production

2-MERCAPTO-5-METHYLBENZIMIDAZOLE Safety Profile

Hazard Codes:
    Xi Irritant  
Risk Statements about 2-MERCAPTO-5-METHYLBENZIMIDAZOLE(27231-36-3):
    R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements about 2-MERCAPTO-5-METHYLBENZIMIDAZOLE(27231-36-3):
    S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
    S36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
    S37/39 S37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.

2-MERCAPTO-5-METHYLBENZIMIDAZOLE Specification