2-Hydroxy-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-6-sulfonic acid CAS 39513-21-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.39513-21-8
Molecular FormulaC7H6N2O4S
Molecular Weight214.20 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Hydroxy-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-6-sulfonic acid CAS 39513-21-8 chemical structure

Description

2-Hydroxy-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-6-sulfonic acid (C7H6N2O4S) contains an amide group, a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

2-Hydroxy-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-6-sulfonic acid (CAS 39513-21-8), molecular formula C7H6N2O4S and molecular weight 214.20 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-Hydroxy-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-6-sulfonic acid meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC7H6N2O4S
Molecular Weight214.20 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1968
Nitrogen Atoms2
Sulfur Atoms1

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