Methyl-2-mercaptobenzimidazole

2-硫醇基甲基苯并咪唑

Also known as: 2-Mercapto-4(or5)-methylbenzimidazole, 2-Mercaptomethylbenzimidazole, 2-Mercaptotoluimidazole, 1,3-Dihydro-4(or5)-methyl-2H-benzimidazole-2-thione, 1,3-Dihydro-4-methyl-2H-benzimidazole-2-thione, 2H-Benzimidazole-2-thione, 1,3-dihydro-4-methyl-, 4(or5)-Methyl-2-mercaptobenzimidazole, 4-Methyl-2-mercaptobenzimidazole, 5-Methyl-benz-1,3-imidazole-2-thione, Antioxidant 60, Nocrac MMB, Rubber Antioxidant Methyl-2-mercaptobenzimidazole, Vanox MTI, Vulkanox MB 2, 2-MMBI, EINECS 258-904-8, MFCD00466107, methylmercaptobenzimidazole

Methyl-2-mercaptobenzimidazole (CAS 53988-10-6) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H8N2S and a molecular weight of 164.227 g/mol. It is also known as 2-Mercapto-4(or5)-methylbenzimidazole, 2-Mercaptomethylbenzimidazole and 2-Mercaptotoluimidazole. Key properties include a melting point of 273ºC, a boiling point of 344.1±35.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 161.9±25.9 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
53988-10-6
Jingsj CID
J-977243-2
Molecular Formula
C8H8N2S
Chinese Name
2-硫醇基甲基苯并咪唑
Molecular Weight
164.227 g/mol
Category
Pharma Intermediates
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point273ºC
Boiling Point344.1±35.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point161.9±25.9 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl-2-mercaptobenzimidazole?

The CAS number of Methyl-2-mercaptobenzimidazole is 53988-10-6.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl-2-mercaptobenzimidazole?

Methyl-2-mercaptobenzimidazole has molecular formula C8H8N2S and molecular weight 164.227 g/mol.

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