Description

1,4-Diiodo-2,5-Dimethylbenzene is a high-purity, halogenated aromatic compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile and critical building block for the development of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and materials science research. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of medicinal chemistry, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for coupling reactions and functional material synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An essential substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions such as Suzuki, Stille, and Negishi couplings for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating complex molecular architectures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Used to synthesize sophisticated ligands for metal complexes and catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Diiodo-2,5-Dimethylbenzene
CAS No.	1124-08-9
Molecular Formula	C8H8I2
Molecular Weight	357.96 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Diiodo-2,5-dimethylbenzene; 2,5-Dimethyl-1,4-diiodobenzene; p-Diiododurene; Durene-1,4-diiodide; 1,4-Diiododurene; Benzene, 1,4-diiodo-2,5-dimethyl-; 2,5-Dimethyl-p-diiodobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Diiodo-2,5-Dimethylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

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	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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