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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

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
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