2-Mercapto-1H-benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid
[CAS# 58089-25-1]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Heterocyclic compound >> Imidazoles
• Name: 2-Mercapto-1H-benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid
• Synonyms: 5-Carboxy-2-mercaptobenzimidazole; 2-Mercaptobenzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₆N₂O₂S
• Molecular Weight: 194.21
• CAS Registry Number: 58089-25-1
• EC Number: 680-111-4

Properties

• Density: 1.63
• Melting Point: >290 ºC

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319