Description

5-Iodo-2-Methoxy-4-Methylpyridine is a versatile halogenated pyridine derivative, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized structure, which allows for selective cross-coupling reactions and further functionalization, making it indispensable for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research for drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced crop protection agents, herbicides, and pesticides.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of functional organic materials, including liquid crystals and organic semiconductors.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine substituent makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, and Sonogashira couplings to form biaryl and other complex structures.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological systems and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Iodo-2-Methoxy-4-Methylpyridine
CAS No.	1092978-69-2
Molecular Formula	C7H8INO
Molecular Weight	249.05 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-2-methoxy-5-iodopyridine; 2-Methoxy-4-methyl-5-iodopyridine; 5-Iodo-2-methoxy-4-picoline; 5-Iodo-4-methyl-2-methoxypyridine; 1092978-69-2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Iodo-2-Methoxy-4-Methylpyridine is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles to support your R&D and scale-up activities.

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. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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