Description

1-Iodo-4-(4-Methylphenoxy)Benzene, also known as 4-(4-Iodophenoxy)Toluene, is a high-purity iodinated aromatic ether compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile and valuable building block for creating complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and materials science research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and liquid crystal industries for its role in cross-coupling reactions and as a precursor for functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring diaryl ether or biaryl motifs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate halogenated aromatic systems.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of advanced organic electronic materials, including liquid crystal display (LCD) components and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) host or transport materials.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions such as Suzuki, Heck, and Sonogashira couplings to construct complex conjugated systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing molecular libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-Iodo-4-(4-Methylphenoxy)Benzene / 4-(4-Iodophenoxy)Toluene
CAS No.	1017793-91-7
Molecular Formula	C13H11IO
Molecular Weight	310.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Iodophenoxy)toluene; 1-Iodo-4-(p-tolyloxy)benzene; p-(p-Iodophenoxy)toluene; 4-Methylphenyl 4-iodophenyl ether; 4-Iodophenyl 4-methylphenyl ether; 4-(4-Methylphenoxy)iodobenzene; (4-Iodophenoxy)(4-methyl)benzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Iodo-4-(4-Methylphenoxy)Benzene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure the product meets high-purity standards suitable for research and process development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

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 and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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