It functions as the benzimidazole moiety that is coupled with a pyridine derivative to form the core structure of these anti-ulcer drugs. 5-Methoxy-2-mercaptobenzimidazole is a critical heterocyclic building block used mainly as a key intermediate in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of the proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) Omeprazole and Esomeprazole.
5-Methoxy-2-mercaptobenzimidazole
| CAS No | 37052-78-1 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C8H8N2OS |
| Molecular Weight | 180.23 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 5-methoxy-1,3-dihydrobenzimidazole-2-thione |
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It functions as the benzimidazole moiety that is coupled with a pyridine derivative to form the core structure of these anti-ulcer drugs. 5-Methoxy-2-mercaptobenzimidazole is a critical heterocyclic building block used mainly as a key intermediate in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of the proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) Omeprazole and Esomeprazole.
The CAS number of 5-Methoxy-2-mercaptobenzimidazole is 37052-78-1.
The molecular formula of 5-Methoxy-2-mercaptobenzimidazole is C8H8N2OS.
The listed molecular weight of 5-Methoxy-2-mercaptobenzimidazole is 180.23 g/mol.
The listed synonym or IUPAC name for 5-Methoxy-2-mercaptobenzimidazole is 5-methoxy-1,3-dihydrobenzimidazole-2-thione.