Description

4-(4-Iodo-Phenoxy)-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a distinctive iodinated aromatic ether structure. This compound matters as a versatile building block for synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and liquid crystal industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system disorders or acting as enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of advanced herbicides and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogenated phenoxy moiety.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor for mesogenic compounds used in display technologies due to its rigid, elongated molecular structure.
• Organic Electronics: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials for OLEDs and photovoltaic cells.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce specific properties into polymer backbones.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in Suzuki-Miyaura and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions as a reliable aryl iodide coupling partner.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4-Iodo-Phenoxy)-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	21120-76-3
Molecular Formula	C14H11IO3
Molecular Weight	354.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-(4-iodophenoxy)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-(4-iodophenoxy)-, methyl ester; 4-(p-Iodophenoxy)benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-(p-iodophenoxy)benzoate; 4-(4-Iodophenoxy)benzoic acid methyl ester; 4-(4-Iodophenoxy)methyl benzoate; p-(p-Iodophenoxy)methyl benzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(4-Iodo-Phenoxy)-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results are available upon request.

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. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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.