Description

Methyl 3,5-Diiodobenzoate is a high-purity, iodinated aromatic ester that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic placement of iodine atoms, which are excellent leaving groups for subsequent cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially in creating complex aromatic and heterocyclic structures via Suzuki, Stille, or Sonogashira cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require di-substituted benzoate frameworks.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing iodinated aromatic compounds used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological studies in metal-catalyzed reactions and organoiodine chemistry.
• Complex Ligand Synthesis: Employed to create specialized ligands for catalysis or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its easily functionalizable benzoate core.
• Diagnostic Agent Precursor: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of radio-opaque contrast agents or other diagnostic molecules containing iodine.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3,5-Diiodobenzoate
CAS No.	14266-19-4
Molecular Formula	C8H6I2O2
Molecular Weight	387.94 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Diiodobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 3,5-Diiodobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 3,5-diiodo-, methyl ester; Methyl m,p-diiodobenzoate; Methyl ester of 3,5-diiodobenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3,5-Diiodobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical R&D and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.