Name | 5,6-Dimethylbenzimidazole |
Synonyms | Dimesol Dimezol 5,6-DBI AI3-52806 Dimedazol NSC 68316 Dimedazole BRN 0116595 Dimezol base Dimezol (VAN) 5,6-Dimethylbenzimidazole 5,6-dimethyl benzimidazole Benzimidazole, 5,6-dimethyl- Benzimidazole, 5,6-dimethyl- 5,6-dimethyl-1H-benzimidazole 5,6-DIMETHYL-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE 1H-Benzimidazole, 5,6-dimethyl- 1H-Benzimidazole, 5,6-dimethyl- 5-23-06-00454 (Beilstein Handbook Reference) 5,6-Dimethylbenzimidazole (VB12 intermediate) |
CAS | 582-60-5 |
EINECS | 209-488-1 |
InChI | InChI=1/C9H10N2/c1-6-3-8-9(4-7(6)2)11-5-10-8/h3-5H,1-2H3,(H,10,11) |
InChIKey | LJUQGASMPRMWIW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C9H10N2 |
Molar Mass | 146.19 |
Density | 1.0976 (rough estimate) |
Melting Point | 202-205 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 255.81°C (rough estimate) |
Flash Point | 208.6°C |
Water Solubility | soluble |
Solubility | Soluble in ethanol (50 mg/ml). |
Vapor Presure | 1.53E-05mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Bright light brown powder |
Color | Light beige |
Merck | 14,3236 |
BRN | 116595 |
pKa | 13.48±0.30(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
Refractive Index | 1.5600 (estimate) |
MDL | MFCD00005603 |
Use | Mainly used for the synthesis of vitamin B12 |
Safety Description | 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | DD8280000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29339990 |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
biological activity | 5,6-Dimethylbenzimidazole (5,6-DMB, Dimezol, Dimedazol, 5,6-Dimethyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole, 5,6-Dimethyl-1H-benzimidazole) is a precursor of vitamin B12. |
Use | is mainly used for the synthesis of vitamin B12 VB12 intermediates. |