2-Methyl-1H-benzimidazol-1-amine
[CAS# 6299-93-0]

Identification

• Name: 2-Methyl-1H-benzimidazol-1-amine
• Synonyms: 1-Amino-2-methylbenzimidazole; NSC 45056
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₉N₃
• Molecular Weight: 147.18
• CAS Registry Number: 6299-93-0
• EC Number: 842-336-8

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (1.1 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.27±0.1 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 164-165 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Abramovitch, R. A.; Journal of the Chemical Society 1955, P2326-36.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315