5-Nitro-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxylic acid

• CAT Number: L043206
• CAS Number: 73903-18-1
• Molecular Formula: C8H5N3O4
• Molecular Weight: 207.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 6-nitro-1H-benzimidazole-2-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H5N3O4/c12-8(13)7-9-5-2-1-4(11(14)15)3-6(5)10-7/h1-3H,(H,9,10)(H,12,13)
• InChIKey: GSEMJEXTHJEELQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC2=C(C=C1[N+](=O)[O-])NC(=N2)C(=O)O

5-Nitro-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxylic acid is a benzoimidazole derivative featuring a nitro group at the 5-position and a carboxylic acid functional group at the 2-position. This compound is commonly utilized in medicinal and organic chemistry as a precursor in synthesizing various bioactive molecules. Its unique structure allows for targeted modifications, making it valuable in drug discovery and materials science. With stability and reactivity, 5-Nitro-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carboxylic acid serves as an essential building block for complex chemical synthesis.