2-Oxo-1-benzimidazolinebutyric Acid

• CAT Number: R010720
• CAS Number: 3273-68-5
• Molecular Formula: C11H12N2O3
• Molecular Weight: 220.23
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2,3-Dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazole-1-butanoic Acid
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 4-(2-oxo-3H-benzimidazol-1-yl)butanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H12N2O3/c14-10(15)6-3-7-13-9-5-2-1-4-8(9)12-11(13)16/h1-2,4-5H,3,6-7H2,(H,12,16)(H,14,15)
• InChIKey: PTNUQSFEJXMNOQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)NC(=O)N2CCCC(=O)O

2-Oxo-1-benzimidazolinebutyric acid (Cat No.: R010720) is a heterocyclic compound featuring a benzimidazoline ring with a ketone (oxo) group at position 2 and a butyric acid side chain. This structure combines aromatic and aliphatic features, making it a versatile intermediate in pharmaceutical and biochemical research. The benzimidazoline moiety is known for its bioactivity and potential interaction with enzymes or receptors, while the carboxylic acid allows for further derivatization. It is studied for potential roles in drug development, especially in CNS and metabolic pathways.