Description

2-(Methyltelluro)Benzoic Acid Sodium Salt is an organotellurium compound that serves as a versatile reagent and intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. This compound matters for its unique reactivity profile, enabling critical transformations in the development of novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in catalysis and complex molecule synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring tellurium-containing functional groups.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a precursor or catalyst in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling reactions and free-radical chemistry.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of advanced materials, such as organometallic polymers and semiconductors, where tellurium imparts specific electronic properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating new pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design of molecular probes for studying biochemical pathways and enzyme functions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploratory research in synthetic organic and organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Methyltelluro)Benzoic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	22262-19-7
Molecular Formula	C9H9NaO2Te
Molecular Weight	307.76 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 2-(Methyltelluro)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-(methyltelluro)-, sodium salt; 2-(Methyltellanyl)benzoic acid sodium salt; Sodium o-(Methyltelluro)benzoate; 2-Methyltellurobenzoic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium 2-Methyltellurobenzoate; o-(Methyltelluro)benzoic acid sodium salt
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Methyltelluro)Benzoic Acid Sodium Salt is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and assay is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle and store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Assay	≥ 97% (by titration)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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