Description

1,5-Dichloro-3-Iodo-2-Methylbenzene is a high-purity halogenated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its precise substitution pattern makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for chemists and R&D teams in fine chemical, life science, and material science industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed to synthesize sophisticated ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a building block for creating tagged molecules and probes used in biochemical assays and diagnostic research.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis houses serving the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,5-Dichloro-3-Iodo-2-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	1215795-58-6
Molecular Formula	C7H5Cl2I
Molecular Weight	286.93 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Iodo-1,5-dichloro-2-methylbenzene; 2-Methyl-1,5-dichloro-3-iodobenzene; 1,5-Dichloro-3-iodo-2-methyl-benzene; Benzene, 1,5-dichloro-3-iodo-2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-3-iodo-1,5-dichlorobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,5-Dichloro-3-Iodo-2-Methylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive R&D and scale-up processes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

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
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.