4-Azabenzimidazole, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

4-Azabenzimidazole is used in the preparation of imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine 4-oxide. It is also used as a reagent to prepare benzoylmethyl-substituted azoles which are inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase with antioxidant properties.

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Applications
4-Azabenzimidazole is used in the preparation of imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine 4-oxide. It is also used as a reagent to prepare benzoylmethyl-substituted azoles which are inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase with antioxidant properties.

Solubility
Soluble in dimethylformamide.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agent and strong acid.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 273-21-2
• Molecular Formula: C6H5N3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 119.13
• MDL Number: MFCD00005579,MFCD01646138
• InChI Key: GAMYYCRTACQSBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 3h-imidazo 4,5-b pyridine, 4-azabenzimidazole, 1h-imidazo 4,5-b pyridine, 1-deazapurine, 3,4-diazaindole, 7-azabenzimidazole, imidazopyridine, 4h-imidazo 4,5-b pyridine, pyrido 2,3-d imidazole, azabenzimidazole
• PubChem CID: 67504
• ChEBI: CHEBI:59952
• IUPAC Name: 1H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine
• SMILES: N1C=NC2=NC=CC=C12

• Melting Point: 145°C to 150°C
• Boiling Point: 140°C to 150°C (0.1 mmHg)
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 2600
• Solubility Information: Soluble in dimethylformamide.
• Formula Weight: 119.13
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Azabenzimidazole

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	205-987-3
RTECSNumber	NJ5108000
TSCA	No

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only