Description

1,4-Dimethyl-2-Iodobenzene is a high-purity iodinated aromatic compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and functional materials. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for coupling reactions and structure-activity relationship studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring a halogenated aromatic core for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions like Suzuki or Heck reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the iodine atom provides a reactive site for introducing other functional groups.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for creating novel organic semiconductors, liquid crystal molecules, and light-emitting materials for electronic displays.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for constructing complex organic architectures, including natural product analogs and novel polymers.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and pigments, where its structure can influence color properties and stability.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, enabling the formation of new carbon-carbon bonds in complex molecule assembly.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dimethyl-2-Iodobenzene
CAS No.	1122-42-5
Molecular Formula	C8H9I
Molecular Weight	232.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodo-p-xylene; 2-Iodo-1,4-dimethylbenzene; p-Xylene-2-iodide; 1,4-Dimethyl-2-iodobenzene; 2-Iodoparaxylene; 2-Iodo-para-xylene; Benzene, 1,4-dimethyl-2-iodo-
EINECS	214-355-6

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dimethyl-2-Iodobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow crystalline solid or liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.