From Handwiki - Reading time: 2 min| Names | |
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| Preferred IUPAC name
5,6-Dimethyl-1H-benzimidazole | |
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3D model (JSmol)
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| 116595 | |
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| EC Number |
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| 279255 | |
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| Properties | |
| C9H10N2 | |
| Molar mass | 146.193 g·mol−1 |
| Hazards | |
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| GHS Signal word | Warning |
| H302, H315, H319, H335, H412 | |
| P261, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301+312, P302+352, P304+340, P305+351+338, P312, P321, P330, P332+313, P337+313, P362, P403+233, P405, P501 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
| Infobox references | |
5,6-Dimethylbenzimidazole is a natural benzimidazole derivative. It is a component of vitamin B12 where it serves as a ligand for the cobalt atom.[1]
5,6-Dimethylbenzimidazole is biosynthesized from flavin mononucleotide by the enzyme 5,6-dimethylbenzimidazole synthase.[2]