5-Nitrobenzimidazole

Synonym(s):5-Nitrobenzimidazole

CAS NO.：94-52-0
Empirical Formula: C7H5N3O2
Molecular Weight: 163.13
MDL number: MFCD00005604
EINECS: 202-341-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-08-14 18:30:21

What is 5-Nitrobenzimidazole?

Chemical properties

white or pale yellow powder

The Uses of 5-Nitrobenzimidazole

5-Nitrobenzimidazole acts as a reagent in the synthesis of benzimidazoles derivatives with antibacterial and antifungal activities. It also functions as a reagent in the synthesis of xanthine oxidase, a key enzyme that catalyze xanthine to uric acid causing hyperuricemia in humans.

The Uses of 5-Nitrobenzimidazole

Antifogging agent in photographic developers.

General Description

Off-white to pale yellow fluffy powder.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

5-Nitrobenzimidazole is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data for 5-Nitrobenzimidazole are not available but 5-Nitrobenzimidazole is probably combustible.

Properties of 5-Nitrobenzimidazole

Melting point:	207-210 °C
Boiling point:	290.19°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.4141 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.5500 (estimate)
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
solubility	0.5g/l
form	Solid
pka	10.95±0.10(Predicted)
color	Light Beige
PH	6 (10g/l, H2O, 20℃)(slurry)
Water Solubility	<0.01 g/100 mL at 16.5 ºC
BRN	7926
Stability:	Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
CAS DataBase Reference	94-52-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	5-Nitrobenzimidazole (94-52-0)

Safety information for 5-Nitrobenzimidazole

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.