Chemical Properties
white or pale yellow powder
Uses
Antifogging agent in photographic developers.
Uses
5-Nitrobenzimidazole acts as a reagent in the synthesis of benzimidazoles derivatives with antibacterial and antifungal activities. It also functions as a reagent in the synthesis of xanthine oxidase, a key enzyme that catalyze xanthine to uric acid causing hyperuricemia in humans.
General Description
Off-white to pale yellow fluffy powder.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
5-Nitrobenzimidazole is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for 5-Nitrobenzimidazole are not available but 5-Nitrobenzimidazole is probably combustible.
