
Catalog Number	AR00DB2O
Chemical Name	1H-Benzimidazole-5-carbonitrile,1-methyl-(9CI)
CAS Number	53484-13-2
Molecular Formula	C9H7N3
Molecular Weight	157.1720
MDL Number	MFCD09027482
SMILES	N#Cc1ccc2c(c1)ncn2C

1-Methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-5-carbonitrile, also known as $name$, serves as a versatile building block in chemical synthesis due to its unique structure and reactivity. This compound is commonly employed as a key intermediate in the formation of various pharmaceutical agents, agrochemicals, and organic materials.In organic synthesis, 1-Methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-5-carbonitrile can undergo various transformations, such as nucleophilic substitutions, condensations, and metal-catalyzed reactions, to introduce diverse functional groups and structural motifs into target molecules. Its cyano group provides a crucial handle for further derivatization and functionalization, allowing chemists to tailor the properties of the final product.Furthermore, the aromatic nature of the benzoimidazole core in this compound imparts stability and rigidity to the molecular framework, which can be advantageous for the design of bioactive compounds and advanced materials. By strategically incorporating 1-Methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-5-carbonitrile into synthetic pathways, researchers can access a wide range of structurally complex molecules with potential applications in medicinal chemistry, material science, and other fields of chemical research.