| CAS No. | 98396-30-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H16N2 |
| Molecular Weight | 188.27 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
As a certified reference material (CRM), 5-(sec-Butyl)-2-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole 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.
5-(sec-Butyl)-2-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole (CAS 98396-30-6) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C12H16N2 and a molecular weight of 188.27 g/mol.
Based on its molecular formula C12H16N2, 5-(sec-Butyl)-2-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, a nitrile group; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 188.27 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.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
| Molecular Formula | C12H16N2 |
| Molecular Weight | 188.27 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 6.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1985 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |