1H-Benzimidazol-5-ol

CAS NO.：41292-65-3
Empirical Formula: C7H6N2O
Molecular Weight: 134.14
MDL number: MFCD02241303
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-05-15 10:43:32

What is 1H-Benzimidazol-5-ol?

The Uses of 1H-Benzimidazol-5-ol

1H-Benzo[D]Imidazol-5-ol is a pathway intermediate in the anaerobic biosynthesis of the lower ligand of vitamin B12 (cobalamin).

Definition

ChEBI: 5-hydroxybenzimidazole is a member of the class of benzimidazoles that is 1H-benzimidazole carrying a single hydroxy substituent at position 5. It has a role as a human metabolite, a rat metabolite and a bacterial metabolite. It is a member of benzimidazoles and a member of phenols. It derives from a hydride of a 1H-benzimidazole.

Properties of 1H-Benzimidazol-5-ol

Melting point:	220-222℃
Boiling point:	469.1±18.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	1.434±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.	2-8°C
pka	9.20±0.40(Predicted)

Safety information for 1H-Benzimidazol-5-ol

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H332:Acute toxicity,inhalation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.