Description

Diethyl Iodomethylphosphonate is a versatile organophosphorus compound with a reactive iodomethyl group. This chemical serves as a critical building block in organic synthesis, enabling the efficient introduction of phosphonate and methylene iodide functionalities. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for complex molecule construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing phosphonate esters or modified nucleosides.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate phosphonate moieties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable precursor for Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons (HWE) olefination reactions and other carbon-carbon bond-forming processes in academic and industrial R&D.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of specialized phosphonate-based ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Precursor: Used in the development of flame retardants, polymer modifiers, and other functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyl Iodomethylphosphonate
CAS No.	10419-77-9
Molecular Formula	C5H12IO3P
Molecular Weight	278.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl (iodomethyl)phosphonate; (Iodomethyl)phosphonic Acid Diethyl Ester; Diethoxyphosphorylmethyl Iodide; Phosphonic Acid, (Iodomethyl)-, Diethyl Ester; Iodomethylphosphonic Acid Diethyl Ester; Diethyl Phosphonoiodomethane; Iodomethyl Diethyl Phosphonate
EINECS	233-896-9

Quality Control

Our Diethyl Iodomethylphosphonate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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