Description

1-Iodo-3-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzene is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic building block featuring both an iodine substituent and a methylsulfonyl group on the benzene ring. This unique structure makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications in cross-coupling reactions, medicinal chemistry, and the synthesis of functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) via Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the reactivity of the iodine atom.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers where the sulfone group imparts specific electronic or structural properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Iodo-3-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzene
CAS No.	139769-20-3
Molecular Formula	C7H7IO2S
Molecular Weight	282.10 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Iodophenyl Methyl Sulfone; m-Iodophenyl Methyl Sulfone; 3-(Methylsulfonyl)Iodobenzene; 1-Iodo-3-methylsulfonylbenzene; Methyl 3-Iodophenyl Sulfone; 3-Iodo-1-(methylsulfonyl)benzene; (3-Iodophenyl)(methyl)sulfone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Iodo-3-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment ensures material consistency and reliability for your critical synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.