2-(hydroxymethyl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazole-4-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

This compound is the hydrochloride salt of 2-(hydroxymethyl)-1H-benzimidazole-4-carboxylic acid, a functionalized benzimidazole derivative bearing both a carboxylic acid and a hydroxymethyl group. It is utilized as a pharmaceutical intermediate in research and manufacturing settings.