Description

1-Iodo-3-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzene is a halogenated aromatic compound that serves as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring iodine, methyl, and nitro substituents, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for drug discovery and material science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive iodine site for further functionalization.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers where specific substitution patterns are critical.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, and Sonogashira couplings to form biaryl structures.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized nitro- and iodo-containing colorants.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Iodo-3-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	123158-78-1
Molecular Formula	C7H6INO2
Molecular Weight	263.03 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-5-nitroiodobenzene; 3-Iodo-5-nitrotoluene; 5-Nitro-3-iodotoluene; 1-Iodo-3-methyl-5-nitro-benzene; 3-Methyl-5-nitro-1-iodobenzene; 3-Iodo-5-methylnitrobenzene; 5-Nitro-m-iodotoluene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Iodo-3-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance 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 kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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