Description

Iodomethyl Benzoate is a versatile and highly reactive organic iodide compound, primarily utilized as a key alkylating agent and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the iodomethyl group into target molecules, enabling the construction of complex structures for pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for API synthesis and material science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring functionalization with methylene iodide or benzyl-protecting groups.
• Alkylating Agent: Used in organic synthesis to transfer the iodomethyl moiety to nucleophiles such as alcohols, amines, and carboxylic acids, facilitating carbon-chain elongation.
• Cross-Coupling Reagent: Serves as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) for creating biaryl and complex aromatic systems.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials where precise molecular architecture is required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: An intermediate in the production of certain herbicides and fungicides that contain halogenated benzyl structures.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in academic and industrial R&D settings for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iodomethyl Benzoate
CAS No.	13943-33-4
Molecular Formula	C8H7IO2
Molecular Weight	262.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic Acid, Iodomethyl Ester; (Iodomethyl)benzoate; α-Iodotoluene, o-formyl-; Benzoyloxymethyl iodide; Iodomethyl phenylformate; Methylenebenzoat iodide; Phenyl (iodomethyl)formate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Iodomethyl Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, and identification by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP guidelines where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled 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 light-resistant secondary packaging.

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
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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