Description

4-Butyl-1-Iodo-2-Methylbenzene is a valuable halogenated aromatic building block, specifically an iodinated toluene derivative with a butyl substituent. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, offering a reactive iodine site for cross-coupling reactions and a stable alkyl chain for modulating lipophilicity. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for creating novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) via Suzuki-Miyaura, Stille, or other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the iodine atom facilitates the introduction of complex heterocyclic systems.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials, where the butyl group can influence mesomorphic properties and solubility.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis or as a scaffold for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for method development, library synthesis, and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Butyl-1-Iodo-2-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	175278-38-3
Molecular Formula	C11H15I
Molecular Weight	274.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Iodo-4-butyl-2-methylbenzene; 2-Methyl-4-butyl-1-iodobenzene; 4-Butyl-2-methyl-1-iodobenzene; 4-Butyl-2-methylphenyl iodide; 1-Iodo-2-methyl-4-butylbenzene; (4-Butyl-2-methylphenyl)iodide; Butylmethyl iodobenzene
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Quality Control

Our 4-Butyl-1-Iodo-2-Methylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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