Description

2-Iodo-4,5-Dimethylbenzaldehyde is a versatile halogenated aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an iodine substituent and an aldehyde functional group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with high precision. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules requiring halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive aldehyde and iodine groups for structural diversification.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing tagged molecules and probes for studying biological systems and mechanisms.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A fundamental building block for contract research organizations (CROs) and R&D departments exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodo-4,5-Dimethylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	1094026-85-3
Molecular Formula	C9H9IO
Molecular Weight	260.07 g/mol
Synonyms	4,5-Dimethyl-2-iodobenzaldehyde; 2-Iodo-4,5-dimethylbenzaldehyde; 2-Iodo-4,5-dimethylbenzenecarboxaldehyde; 4,5-Dimethyl-2-iodobenzenecarboxaldehyde; 2-Iodo-4,5-xylaldehyde; 4,5-Dimethyl-2-iodo-1-benzaldehyde; 1-Formyl-2-iodo-4,5-dimethylbenzene; Benzaldehyde, 2-iodo-4,5-dimethyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodo-4,5-Dimethylbenzaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle and store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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