Description

Methyl 3-Iodo-4-Phenoxybenzoate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable organic compound characterized by its distinct iodine and phenoxy functional groups. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research for creating libraries of bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for advanced organic electronic materials due to its rigid, substituted benzoate core.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine atom makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or modifier to introduce specific properties into polymer chains.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Iodo-4-Phenoxybenzoate
CAS No.	100725-29-9
Molecular Formula	C14H11IO3
Molecular Weight	354.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-iodo-4-phenoxybenzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-iodo-4-phenoxy-, methyl ester; 3-Iodo-4-phenoxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-phenoxy-3-iodobenzoate; 100725-29-9; Methyl 3-iodanyl-4-phenoxy-benzoate
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Iodo-4-Phenoxybenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP or ISO 9001 frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Any single unknown impurity	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C guidelines
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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