Description

1-Iodo-3-Methoxy-2-Methylbenzene is a high-purity, versatile aromatic iodo compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an iodine substituent and a methoxy group on a methylbenzene core, makes it an invaluable reagent for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications such as cross-coupling reactions and the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) via Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where its aromatic iodine moiety facilitates the introduction of complex side chains.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard reagent in method development, catalysis studies, and the exploration of new organic transformations in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments requiring halogenated aromatic structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Iodo-3-Methoxy-2-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	21093-09-4
Molecular Formula	C9H11IO
Molecular Weight	262.09 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Iodo-6-Methoxytoluene; 2-Methyl-3-Iodoanisole; 3-Methoxy-2-Methyl-1-Iodobenzene; 1-Iodo-3-Methoxy-2-Methyl-Benzene; 2-Methyl-3-iodoanisole; 3-Iodo-2-methylanisole; o-Cresol, 3-iodo-6-methyl methyl ether
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Iodo-3-Methoxy-2-Methylbenzene is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including GC/HPLC analysis, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.