2-Mercapto-5-nitrobenzimidazole

• CAT Number: L016066
• CAS Number: 6325-91-3
• Molecular Formula: C7H5N3O2S
• Molecular Weight: 195.2
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 5-nitro-1,3-dihydrobenzimidazole-2-thione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H5N3O2S/c11-10(12)4-1-2-5-6(3-4)9-7(13)8-5/h1-3H,(H2,8,9,13)
• InChIKey: YPXQSGWOGQPLQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

2-Mercapto-5-nitrobenzimidazole is a heterocyclic compound featuring a benzimidazole core with a mercapto group at position 2 and a nitro group at position 5. It is widely used in pharmaceutical research and organic synthesis, particularly for developing bioactive molecules such as antifungal, antibacterial, and antiparasitic agents. Its sulfur-containing mercapto group and electron-withdrawing nitro group provide unique reactivity, making it valuable in drug discovery and the creation of enzyme inhibitors. This compound supports advancements in medicinal chemistry and therapeutic development.