Description

1-Iodo-2,3-Dimethyl-4-Methoxybenzene is a high-purity, organoiodine aromatic compound used as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of the iodine atom, which serves as an excellent leaving group for cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions like Suzuki, Stille, and Sonogashira.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides that require specific halogenated aromatic cores.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and conductive polymers.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed to synthesize sophisticated ligands for metal complexes used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and for exploring new synthetic pathways in university and corporate research labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Iodo-2,3-Dimethyl-4-Methoxybenzene
CAS No.	17938-70-4
Molecular Formula	C9H11IO
Molecular Weight	262.09 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Iodo-2,3-dimethylanisole; 2,3-Dimethyl-4-iodoanisole; 4-Methoxy-2,3-dimethyliodobenzene; 1-Iodo-2,3-dimethyl-4-methoxy-benzene; 2,3-Dimethyl-1-iodo-4-methoxybenzene; 4-Iodo-2,3-dimethyl-1-methoxybenzene; Benzene, 1-iodo-2,3-dimethyl-4-methoxy-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Iodo-2,3-Dimethyl-4-Methoxybenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage and handling.

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	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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