Description

2-Iodoisopropylbenzene is a valuable halogenated aromatic compound, specifically an iodinated derivative of cumene. This chemical serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of the isopropylbenzene moiety and facilitating key carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the synthesis of complex molecules, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring functionalized aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the iodoisopropylbenzene structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Employed as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An essential substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, and Negishi couplings for constructing biaryl systems.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing sophisticated ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic substitution and metal-halogen exchange reactions to create more complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodoisopropylbenzene
CAS No.	19099-54-8
Molecular Formula	C9H11I
Molecular Weight	246.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Iodo-2-isopropylbenzene; 2-Isopropyliodobenzene; o-Iodocumene; (2-Iodophenyl)propane; 2-Iodocumene; Isopropyl-2-iodobenzene; 2-(1-Methylethyl)iodobenzene
EINECS	242-842-9

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodoisopropylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles 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 area at 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	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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