

5-Methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-amine
CAS:
Ref. 3D-FM122017


Product Information
Name:5-Methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-amine
Synonyms:
- 1H-benzimidazol-2-amine
- 5-methyl-
Brand:Biosynth
Description:5-Methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-amine is a mutagenic heterocyclic amine that is structurally similar to the carcinogen benzo[a]pyrene. It has been shown to be a potent mutagen in bacteria, especially Salmonella TA100, with an EC50 of 0.5 mM. 5-Methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-amine has also been shown to have mutagenic activity in mammalian cells. This chemical is found in fried bacon and other foods containing other heterocyclic amines such as 2,4,6-trichlorophenol or 2,3,7,8,-tetrachlorodibenzo[p]dioxin. The toxic effects of this compound are not yet known.
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Chemical properties
Molecular weight:147.18 g/mol
Formula:C8H9N3
Purity:Min. 95%
InChI:InChI=1S/C8H9N3/c1-5-2-3-6-7(4-5)11-8(9)10-6/h2-4H,1H3,(H3,9,10,11)
InChI key:InChIKey=MZZZAWDOYQWKMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:Cc1ccc2nc(N)[nH]c2c1