Description

2,3,5,6-Tetramethyliodobenzene is a high-purity, multi-methylated iodobenzene derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique steric and electronic properties, which are essential for constructing complex molecular architectures and facilitating challenging coupling reactions. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for sterically hindered compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides where specific substitution patterns are required.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis, such as cross-coupling reactions.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the creation of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials due to its derivatizable iodine group and methyl-substituted aromatic core.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for methodology development and exploring new reaction pathways.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for other high-value, multi-substituted aromatic compounds used in various specialty chemical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,5,6-Tetramethyliodobenzene
CAS No.	2100-25-6
Molecular Formula	C10H13I
Molecular Weight	260.12 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Iodo-2,3,5,6-tetramethylbenzene; Iododurene; 2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-1-iodobenzene; Durene, iodo-; Tetramethyliodobenzene; Iodotetramethylbenzene; NSC 9248; 1,2,4,5-Tetramethyl-3-iodobenzene (isomer)
EINECS	218-264-1

Quality Control

Our 2,3,5,6-Tetramethyliodobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

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
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.