Description

4-Iodo-3-Methoxybenzaldehyde is a versatile halogenated aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound is of significant value in organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex molecules via cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic aromatic substitution. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and photoactive polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine substituent makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and Sonogashira cross-coupling reactions.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing labeled compounds and molecular probes for biochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodo-3-Methoxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	121404-83-9
Molecular Formula	C8H7IO2
Molecular Weight	262.05 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxy-4-iodobenzaldehyde; 4-Iodo-m-anisaldehyde; 4-Iodo-3-methoxybenzaldehyde; 3-Methoxy-4-iodobenzenecarboxaldehyde; m-Anisaldehyde, 4-iodo-; 121404-83-9; 4-Iodo-3-methoxy-benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Iodo-3-Methoxybenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

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

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