2-Methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-4,7-dione CAS 98436-82-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.98436-82-9
Molecular FormulaC8H6N2O2
Molecular Weight162.15 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-4,7-dione CAS 98436-82-9 chemical structure

Description

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

2-Methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-4,7-dione (CAS 98436-82-9), molecular formula C8H6N2O2 and molecular weight 162.15 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C8H6N2O2, 2-Methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-4,7-dione contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 162.15 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H6N2O2
Molecular Weight162.15 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)7.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1985
Nitrogen Atoms2

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