5-Chloro-2-methylbenzimidazole

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₈H₇ClN₂
CAS Number	2818-69-1
Appearance	5-chloro-2-methyl-1h-benzimidazole appears as light brown solid or fluffy powder. (NTP, 1992)

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	6-chloro-2-methyl-1H-benzimidazole
SMILES	CC1=NC2=C(N1)C=C(C=C2)Cl
InChI Key	NICFDLORAOTXMD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C8H7ClN2/c1-5-10-7-3-2-6(9)4-8(7)11-5/h2-4H,1H3,(H,10,11)

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	374.7±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point	387 °F (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	212.2±6.0 °C
Density	1.4±0.1 g/cm3

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Danger

Flash Point

212.2±6.0 °C

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.