Description

Methyl 4-Ethoxy-3-Iodobenzoate is a high-purity iodinated aromatic ester, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an ethoxy and an iodine substituent, makes it an invaluable intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for chemists and R&D teams in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for coupling reactions and functional group transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules requiring halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions such as Suzuki, Stille, and Sonogashira couplings due to the reactive iodine atom.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Can be utilized as a tagging or labeling reagent for biomolecules.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental building block for methodological development and discovery chemistry in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Ethoxy-3-Iodobenzoate
CAS No.	1131588-13-0
Molecular Formula	C10H11IO3
Molecular Weight	306.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 4-ethoxy-3-iodo-, methyl ester; Methyl 4-ethoxy-3-iodobenzoate; 3-Iodo-4-ethoxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-iodo-4-ethoxybenzoate; 4-Ethoxy-3-iodobenzoic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-Ethoxy-3-Iodobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and commercial synthesis. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of our global customer base in regulated industries.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should be minimized under direct light.

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.