5-Methoxy-2-mercaptobenzimidazole

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Cat Number

INT37052781

CAS Number

37052-78-1

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Product Detail

CAS Number

37052-78-1

EINECS

253-326-2

Synonyms

5-Methoxy-2-mercaptobenzimidazole 2-Mercapto-5-methoxybenzimidazole 5-methoxy-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-thiol 5-Methoxy-2-benzimidazolethiol

Description

5-Methoxy-2-mercaptobenzimidazole is an impurity of Omeprazole. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used in the treatment of dyspepsia. It binds to the proton pump hydrogen-potassium adenosine triphosphatase (H+/K+ ATPase) and inhibits its activity and the parietal cell secretion of H+ ions into the gastric lumen.

Molecular Formula

C8H8N2OS

Molecular Weight

180.23

Appearance

Off-white to Pale Beige Solid

Melting Point

261-263℃

Boiling Point

309.4±44.0 ℃ at 760 mmHg

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