| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 1-METHYLBENZIMIDAZOLE
 |  | [CAS] 
 1632-83-3
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 1-METHYL-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE
 1-METHYLBENZIMIDAZOLE
 1H-Benzimidazole, 1-methyl-
 1H-Benzimidazole,1-methyl-(9CI)
 N-Methylbenzimidazole
 |  | [EINECS(EC#)] 
 605-321-5
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C8H8N2
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00192275
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 132.16
 |  | [MOL File] 
 1632-83-3.mol
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 | Chemical Properties | Back Directory |  | [Melting point ] 
 59-62 °C(lit.)
 |  | [Boiling point ] 
 154 °C12 mm Hg(lit.)
 |  | [density ] 
 1.1254
 |  | [refractive index ] 
 1.6013
 |  | [Fp ] 
 154°C/12mm
 |  | [storage temp. ] 
 Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
 |  | [solubility ] 
 Soluble in methanol.
 |  | [form ] 
 Solid
 |  | [pka] 
 5.40±0.10(Predicted)
 |  | [color ] 
 White to pink
 |  | [λmax] 
 277nm(H2O)(lit.)
 |  | [CAS DataBase Reference] 
 1632-83-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
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 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  | [Hazard Codes ] 
 Xn
 |  | [Risk Statements ] 
 R22:Harmful if swallowed.
 R37/38:Irritating to respiratory system and skin .
 R41:Risk of serious damage to eyes.
 |  | [Safety Statements ] 
 S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
 S36/39:Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection .
 |  | [WGK Germany ] 
 3
 
 |  | [HS Code ] 
 29339980
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 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Uses] 
 
 1-Methylbenzimidazole is the suitable reagent used as electrolyte additive for the dye-sensitized solar cells and solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells. |  | [Uses] 
 1-Methylbenzimidazole is the suitable reagent used as electrolyte additive for the dye-sensitized solar cells and solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells.
 |  | [General Description] 
 
 1-Methylbenzimidazole is a heterocyclic building block. Effect of the interaction between 1-methylbenzimidazole (MBI) with Li+ and TiO2 on the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells has been investigated. | 
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