1-benzyl-5-chloro-2-(1-chloroethyl)-1H-benzimidazole CAS 868237-98-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.868237-98-3
Molecular FormulaC16H14Cl2N2
Molecular Weight305.20 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1-benzyl-5-chloro-2-(1-chloroethyl)-1H-benzimidazole CAS 868237-98-3 chemical structure

Description

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 supplies 1-benzyl-5-chloro-2-(1-chloroethyl)-1H-benzimidazole (CAS 868237-98-3), a certified reference material (molecular formula C16H14Cl2N2, MW 305.20 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C16H14Cl2N2, 1-benzyl-5-chloro-2-(1-chloroethyl)-1H-benzimidazole contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, a nitrile group, chlorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 305.20 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

CATO manufactures 1-benzyl-5-chloro-2-(1-chloroethyl)-1H-benzimidazole 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 FormulaC16H14Cl2N2
Molecular Weight305.20 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)10.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987
Halogen ContentCl-containing
Nitrogen Atoms2

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