Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
4856-97-7
Standard:
USP,
1H-Benzimidazole-2-methanol (CAS 5408-97-3, C8H8N2O) is a key heterocyclic intermediate synthesized via condensation of o-phenylenediamine with formaldehyde. This high-purity compound serves as a critical building block in organic synthesis.
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