C8H7ClN2
166.61 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning
2-(Chloromethyl)benzimidazole
CAS4857-04-9EC225-452-8
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
2-(Chloromethyl)benzimidazole is a chemical compound featuring a benzimidazole core substituted with a chloromethyl group. It is primarily used as a pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients.
pharmaceutical intermediate
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Safety Reference
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for 2-(Chloromethyl)benzimidazole (CAS 4857-04-9) is 2933.99.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2933.99
EU CN code (8-digit)
2933 99 80
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-(chloromethyl)-1H-benzimidazole
InChIKey
SPMLMLQATWNZEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)NC(=N2)CCl
Synonyms (12)
- 7J-352S
- AQF
- 2- chloromethybenzimidazole
- 2-(Chloromethyl)benzimidazole
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