Title: 2-Benzimidazolethiol
CAS Registry Number: 583-39-1
CAS Name: 1,3-Dihydro-2H-benzimidazole-2-thione
Additional Names: 2-mercaptobenzimidazole
Molecular Formula: C7H6N2S
Molecular Weight: 150.20
Percent Composition: C 55.98%, H 4.03%, N 18.65%, S 21.35%
Literature References: Prepn from o-phenylenediamine and potassium ethyl xanthate: Van Allan, Deacon, Org. Synth. coll. vol. IV, 569 (1963).
Properties: Glistening platelets from 95% ethanol, mp 303-304°. Slightly sol in water; sol in methanol, ethanol.
Melting point: mp 303-304° |