Cat Number: INT37052781

5-Methoxy-2-mercaptobenzimidazole

CAS Number

37052-78-1

Synonyms

5-Methoxy-2-mercaptobenzimidazole
2-Mercapto-5-methoxybenzimidazole
5-methoxy-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-thiol
5-Methoxy-2-benzimidazolethiol

Description

5-Methoxy-2-mercaptobenzimidazole is an impurity of Omeprazole. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used in the treatment of dyspepsia. It binds to the proton pump hydrogen-potassium adenosine triphosphatase (H+/K+ ATPase) and inhibits its activity and the parietal cell secretion of H+ ions into the gastric lumen.

Molecular Weight

180.23

Molecular Formula

C8H8N2OS

EINECS

253-326-2

SMILES

COC1=CC2=C(C=C1)NC(=S)N2

Appearance

Off-white to Pale Beige Solid

Boiling Point

309.4±44.0 ℃ at 760 mmHg