Benzimidazole by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as 1H-Benzimidazole, this aromatic organic compound consists of a fusion of benzene and imidazole. This reagent is available as a powder which is soluble in hot water and freely soluble in alcohol. It has a melting point of 170 to 172 C. While this reagent is stable under general conditions, it is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Benzimidazole can be generated by the condensation of o-phenylenediamine with formic acid. CAS No.: 51-17-2 Quantity Provided: 25 gm per bottle Molecular formula: C7H6N2 Molecular weight: 118.13 Assay: minimum 99 %Benzimidazole has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent is extensively used as a precursor in organic synthesis to generate various compounds. It is also a component of various anti-microbial drugs such as anthelmintics and fungicides. These fungicides bind to fungal microtubules and stop hyphal growth. Benzimidazole is also used in printed circuit board manufacturing, as an organic solderability preservative. It is also involved in the synthesis of the anti-androgen, Galeterone. Benzimidazoles are used as precursors to produce various dyes. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.