5-Chloro-1H-benzimidazole
[CAS 4887-82-5]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Heterocyclic compound >> Imidazoles
• Name: 5-Chloro-1H-benzimidazole
• Synonyms: 6-Chloro-1H-benzimidazole; NSC 3059
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₅ClN₂
• Molecular Weight: 152.58
• CAS Registry Number: 4887-82-5
• EC Number: 225-503-4

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.49 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.425±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 270-300 °C (decomp)^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** GB 1152814 1969.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319