2-mercapto Benzimidazole

2-Mercapto Benzimidazole (2 MBI)Molecular Formula: C7H6N2S CAS Number: 583-39-1 Molecular Weight: 150.2 Synonyms: 1,3-dihydro-2h-benzimidazole-2-thion;1,3-Dihydro-2H-benzimidazole-2-thione;1,3-Dihydro-benzoimidazole-2-thione;1H-Benzimidazol-2-yl hydrosulfide;2,3-Dihydro-1H-benzimidazole-2-thiol;2-Benzimidazolethione;2-Benzimidazolinethione;2-benzimidazolinthion Product Specifications: mp : 300-304 C(lit.) density : 1.42 Fp : >250C storage temp. : Refrigerator, Under Inert Atmosphere Water Solubility : <0.1 g/100 mL at 23.5 C Merck : 14,1082 BRN : 119867 Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS DataBase Reference: 583-39-1(CAS DataBase Reference) NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-Mercaptobenzimidazole(583-39-1) EPA Substance Registry System: 2H-Benzimidazole- 2-thione, 1,3-dihydro-(583-39-1) Additional Information: Chemical Properties : yellow or white crystals Usage: An antidegradant, protecting rubber from oxidation. An intermediate in the synthesis of Rabeprazole (R070500) General Description : White to yellow crystals or cream colored powder. Slight odor.