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5-Nitrobenzimidazole is an organic compound occurring as off-white to to pale yellow fluffy powder. It is a sensitive reagent that is used for determining the presence of bismuth, cadmium, copper, and rubber antioxidant. It is also employed in photographic development as an antifogging agent.
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| PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Name of Product | 5-Nitrobenzimidazole |
| IUPAC Name | 6-nitro-1H-benzimidazole |
| Synonyms | 5-Nitro-1H-benzimidazole; 6-Nitrobenzimidazole; 1H-Benzimidazole, 5-nitro-; 5-nitro-1H-1,3-benzodiazole |
| CAS No | 94-52-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H5N3O2 |
| Molecular weight | 163.13 gm/mol |
| Pubchem CID | 7195 |
| Pubchem SID | 480474271 |
Chemical Properties
| SR. No | Criteria | Limit/Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance (Form) | Solid Powder |
| 2 | Appearance (Color) | Off-white to Pale yellow |
| 3 | Odor | Odorless |
| 4 | Melting Point | 207°C - 212°C |
| 5 | Solubility | Very soluble in alcohol; Slightly soluble in ether and benzene |
| 6 | pH Range | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| 7 | Moisture Content | < 0.5% |