Methyl 2-ethoxy-1H-benzimidazole-4-carboxylate (CAS No: 150058-27-8) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Azilsartan and Candesartan. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: 2-Ethoxy-3H-Benzimidazole-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester, 2-ethoxy-3h-benzoimidazole-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester
CAS No: 150058-27-8
PubChem CID: 15654707
Mol Formula: C11H12N2O3
Mol Weight: 220.22 g/mol
Used in APIs: Azilsartan and Candesartan
IUPAC Name: methyl 2-ethoxy-1H-benzimidazole-4-carboxylate
API Intermediate Description: Methyl 2-ethoxy-1H-benzimidazole-4-carboxylate (and its 7-carboxylate isomer) primarily serves as a crucial intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly for making angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) like Azilsartan, used to treat hypertension, and potentially explored for other anti-cancer/parasitic drugs due to the benzimidazole core's known biological activity.
