2-(Naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole CAS 42268-60-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.42268-60-0
Molecular FormulaC18H14N2
Molecular Weight258.32 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(Naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole CAS 42268-60-0 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, 2-(Naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole (C18H14N2) contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, a nitrile group. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 13.0, corresponding to approximately 13 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 258.32 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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-(Naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole (CAS 42268-60-0), molecular formula C18H14N2 and molecular weight 258.32 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.

CATO manufactures 2-(Naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC18H14N2
Molecular Weight258.32 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)13.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1969
Nitrogen Atoms2

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