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2-Mercaptobenzimidazole, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
2-Mercaptobenzimidazole is used as an antidegradant. It is utilized for protecting rubber from oxidation. It is also employed as an intermediate in the preparation of rabeprazole. Further, it finds application in anti-leprosy drugs in medicine. In addition to this, it is used as a copper plating brightener.
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2-Mercaptobenzimidazole is used as an antidegradant. It is utilized for protecting rubber from oxidation. It is also employed as an intermediate in the preparation of rabeprazole. Further, it finds application in anti-leprosy drugs in medicine. In addition to this, it is used as a copper plating brightener.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 305°C to 310°C |
| Density | 1.42 |
| Flash Point | >250°C (487°F) |
| Quantity | 2500 g |
| UN Number | UN2811 |
| Beilstein | 119867 |
| Merck Index | 14,1082 |
| Synonym | 2-mercaptobenzimidazole, 1h-benzoimidazole-2-thiol, 2-benzimidazolethiol, 1h-benzimidazole-2-thiol, 1h-benzo d imidazole-2-thiol, o-phenylenethiourea, antioxidant mb, mercaptobenzimidazole, 2-mercaptobenzoimidazole, antiegene mb |
| Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in water. |
| IUPAC Name | 1,3-dihydrobenzimidazole-2-thione |
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