2-(CHLOROMETHYL)-1H-BENZO[D]IMIDAZOLE-6-CARBONITRILE

• CAT Number: M098771
• CAS Number: 150613-50-6
• Molecular Formula: C9H6ClN3
• Molecular Weight: 191.618
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Desiccate at RT
• IUPAC Name: 2-(chloromethyl)-3H-benzimidazole-5-carbonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H6ClN3/c10-4-9-12-7-2-1-6(5-11)3-8(7)13-9/h1-3H,4H2,(H,12,13)
• InChIKey: XAMQWUSDVFFTGA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC2=C(C=C1C#N)NC(=N2)CCl

2-(Chloromethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-6-carbonitrile is a heterocyclic compound featuring a benzimidazole core with a chloromethyl group at the 2-position and a nitrile group at the 6-position. This compound is of interest in medicinal chemistry due to the biological activity commonly associated with benzimidazole derivatives, which are often explored for their anticancer, antimicrobial, and antiviral properties. Its functional groups, including the chloromethyl and nitrile, allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules.