5-Methoxy-2-mercaptobenzimidazole

• CAT Number: R013805
• CAS Number: 37052-78-1
• Molecular Formula: C8H8N2OS
• Molecular Weight: 180.22
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,3-Dihydro-5-methoxy-2H-benzimidazole-2-thione; 2-Mercapto-5-methoxy-1H-benzimidazole; 2-Mercapto-5-methoxybenzimidazole; 5-Methoxy-1H-benzimidazole-2-thiol; 5-Methoxy-2-benzimidazolethiol
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: 5-methoxy-1,3-dihydrobenzimidazole-2-thione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8N2OS/c1-11-5-2-3-6-7(4-5)10-8(12)9-6/h2-4H,1H3,(H2,9,10,12)
• InChIKey: KOFBRZWVWJCLGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=CC2=C(C=C1)NC(=S)N2

5-Methoxy-2-mercaptobenzimidazole(CAT: R013805) is a sulfur-containing heterocyclic compound featuring a benzimidazole core substituted with a methoxy group at the 5-position and a thiol group at the 2-position. This molecule is valued in medicinal chemistry for its potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and enzyme-inhibitory properties. The thiol functionality contributes to strong metal-binding capacity, making it useful in coordination chemistry and as a corrosion inhibitor. Its methoxy substitution enhances electronic properties and lipophilicity, supporting its role as a versatile intermediate in drug design and synthesis. 5-Methoxy-2-mercaptobenzimidazole is widely used in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science research.