CAS 4857-04-9: 2-(Chloromethyl)benzimidazole

2-(Chloromethyl)benzimidazole is used as intermediate in pharmaceutical , in organic synthesis . This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

2-Chloromethyl benzimidazole is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial that inhibits the replication of the syncytial virus. It binds to the H1 receptor on the surface of cells and blocks an enzyme in the body called histamine N-methyltransferase, which prevents histamine from being broken down. The compound has shown antihistaminergic effects in animal studies and may be useful for treating allergic reactions. 2-Chloromethyl benzimidazole also has nitrogen atoms, which bind to amines in proteins and block their activity. This inhibition can lead to cell death by preventing protein synthesis and cellular repair mechanisms. 2-Chloromethyl benzimidazole has been shown to have a bicyclic heterocycle with two rings connected by a single bond, which allows it to react with nitro groups in biological systems. The protonated form of this compound is formed when it reacts with water or protons, leading

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

2-(Chloromethyl)-1H-benzimidazole