Description

Iodomethyl Methyl Ether is a versatile and highly reactive alkylating agent used in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the methoxymethyl (MOM) protecting group and serve as a methylene transfer reagent. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules and intermediates under controlled conditions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key reagent for introducing protecting groups and constructing molecular scaffolds in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents requiring specific ether linkages.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and flavor/fragrance compounds.
• Laboratory-scale Organic Synthesis: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D for methylation and methoxymethylation reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a modifier or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialized polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iodomethyl Methyl Ether
CAS No.	13057-19-7
Molecular Formula	C2H5IO
Molecular Weight	171.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Methoxymethyl Iodide; Iodomethoxymethane; Methyl Iodomethyl Ether; MOM-I; (Iodomethoxy)methane; Chloromethyl Methyl Ether Iodide Analog; Methyl Methoxymethyl Iodide
EINECS	235-945-5

Quality Control

Our Iodomethyl Methyl Ether is produced and handled under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by GC or HPLC and identification by FT-IR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile and light-sensitive nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C for extended stability. Allow the container to reach ambient temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress and pressure buildup.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Report and comply with agreed limits

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