Benzimidazole-5,6-dicarboxylic acid

• CAT Number: M053419
• CAS Number: 10351-75-4
• Molecular Formula: C9H6N2O4
• Molecular Weight: 206.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1H-benzimidazole-5,6-dicarboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H6N2O4/c12-8(13)4-1-6-7(11-3-10-6)2-5(4)9(14)15/h1-3H,(H,10,11)(H,12,13)(H,14,15)
• InChIKey: PIPQOFRJDBZPFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C(C(=CC2=C1NC=N2)C(=O)O)C(=O)O

Benzimidazole-5,6-dicarboxylic acid (Cat No.: M053419) is a heterocyclic compound composed of a benzimidazole core substituted with two carboxylic acid groups at the 5 and 6 positions. It is used as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly for the development of coordination polymers and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its bidentate ligand properties. This compound is also studied for its potential applications in medicinal chemistry and materials science owing to its stable structure and functional versatility.