Description

3-Iodo-4'-Methylbenzophenone is a high-purity iodinated benzophenone derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic placement of iodine and methyl groups, which provide versatile reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require precise building blocks for drug discovery, ligand synthesis, and functional material development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science: A monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research: Employed in organic synthesis for Suzuki-Miyaura and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions due to the reactive iodine moiety.
• Photoinitiator Development: Investigated as a potential component in photoinitiator systems for UV-curable coatings and resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Iodo-4'-Methylbenzophenone
CAS No.	107622-31-1
Molecular Formula	C14H11IO
Molecular Weight	322.14 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Iodophenyl)(4-methylphenyl)methanone; 4'-Methyl-3-iodobenzophenone; 3-Iodo-4-methylbenzophenone; Benzophenone, 3-iodo-4'-methyl-; 1-(3-Iodobenzoyl)-4-methylbenzene; 3-Iodo-4'-methyl-benzophenone; 4-Methyl-3'-iodobenzophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Iodo-4'-Methylbenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for research and cGMP manufacturing.

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 flames. The container must be kept tightly closed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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