Description

2,4-Dichloro-5-Iodotoluene is a halogenated aromatic compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This versatile intermediate is valued for its unique reactivity profile, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for the development of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, and Negishi couplings due to the iodine substituent.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and functional colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dichloro-5-Iodotoluene
CAS No.	1804414-08-1
Molecular Formula	C7H5Cl2I
Molecular Weight	302.93 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dichloro-2-iodo-5-methylbenzene; 5-Iodo-2,4-dichlorotoluene; 2,4-Dichloro-1-iodo-5-methylbenzene; Toluene, 2,4-dichloro-5-iodo-; 2,4-Dichloro-5-iodotoluene; 2,4-Dichloro-5-iodo-1-methylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dichloro-5-Iodotoluene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.