2-Mercaptobenzimidazole

Structurally, it consists of a benzimidazole ring substituted with a thiol (–SH) group at the 2-position, which gives the molecule strong nucleophilic and metal-binding properties. 2-Mercaptobenzimidazole is a heterocyclic sulfur-containing organic compound belonging to the benzimidazole family.

CAS No 583-39-1
Molecular Formula C7H6N2S
Molecular Weight 150.20 g/mol
Synonyms 1,3-dihydrobenzimidazole-2-thione