Description

5-Chloro-3-Iodo-2-Methyl-Benzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-halogenated benzoic acid derivative designed for advanced synthetic chemistry. This compound serves as a critical building block for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials, offering versatile reactivity for selective cross-coupling and functionalization reactions. It is primarily utilized by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting complex heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require halogenated aromatic cores for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers and liquid crystals with unique electronic or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Enables Suzuki, Sonogashira, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions due to the presence of the iodine substituent.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-3-Iodo-2-Methyl-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1549275-48-0
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClIO2
Molecular Weight	296.49 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-5-chloro-3-iodobenzoic acid; 3-Iodo-5-chloro-2-methylbenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 5-chloro-3-iodo-2-methyl-; 5-Chloro-3-iodo-o-toluic acid; 1549275-48-0; 2-Methyl-3-iodo-5-chlorobenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Chloro-3-Iodo-2-Methyl-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.