2-Benzimidazoleacetonitrile, 99%
2-Benzimidazoleacetonitrile, 99%
2-Benzimidazoleacetonitrile, 99%
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2-Benzimidazoleacetonitrile, 99%

CAS: 4414-88-4 | C9H7N3 | 157.176 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS4414-88-4
IUPAC Name2-(1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl)acetonitrile
Molecular FormulaC9H7N3
InChI KeyBWOVACANEIVHST-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESN#CCC1=NC2=CC=CC=C2N1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)Cream to brown
Assay (GC)≥98.5%
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder
2-Benzimidazoleacetonitrile, is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It is also used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.

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-Benzimidazoleacetonitrile, is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It is also used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from oxidizing agents. Stable under recommended storage conditions.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. VD Dyachenko.; OS Bityukova. Regioselectivity of heterocyclization of 2-substituted 3, 3-bis (methylsulfanyl) acrylo-nitriles with 2-benzimidazoleacetonitrile. Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds. 201046 (8) , 938-940.
  2. N Finch.; CW Gemenden. Heterocyclic synthesis with 2-benzimidazoleacetic acid derivatives. The Journal of Organic Chemistry. 197035(9) , 3114-3119.