Description

Benzyltrimethylammonium Dichloroiodate is a versatile and highly reactive hypervalent iodine(III) reagent. This compound is valued for its role as a powerful and selective oxidizing and chlorinating agent in organic synthesis. It is particularly sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Oxidative Chlorination: A key reagent for the selective chlorination of activated aromatic compounds, phenols, and heterocycles under mild conditions.
• Iodonium Ylide Formation: Serves as a precursor for generating iodonium ylides used in metal-catalyzed cyclopropanation and other carbene transfer reactions.
• Oxidative Functionalization: Employed in the oxidation of alcohols to carbonyl compounds and the oxidative coupling of thiols to disulfides.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and bioactive compounds requiring selective halogenation or oxidation steps.
• Agrochemical Research: Applied in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where specific chlorination patterns are required.
• Material Science: Potential use in the modification of polymer surfaces and the synthesis of specialized organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyltrimethylammonium Dichloroiodate
CAS No.	114971-52-7
Molecular Formula	C10H16Cl2IN
Molecular Weight	348.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyltrimethylammonium Dichloroiodate(I); Dichloro(phenylmethyl)trimethylammonium Iodate; TMBDA Dichloroiodate; (Phenylmethyl)trimethylammonium Dichloroiodate; Hypervalent Iodine Reagent; Iodine(III) Reagent; BTMADCI; Dichloroiodate Benzyltrimethylammonium Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzyltrimethylammonium Dichloroiodate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and titration methods, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee reliable and reproducible results for your critical synthetic applications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Loss on Drying	< 1.0 %

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