Description

2-Iodo-1,4-Dimethoxybenzene is a high-purity iodinated aromatic ether, a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its reactivity as an electrophile in cross-coupling reactions, enabling the precise construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing complex aromatic or heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating specialized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions such as Suzuki, Stille, and Sonogashira couplings to form new carbon-carbon bonds.
• Organic Synthesis & Process Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for method development and the scalable synthesis of complex organic molecules.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Used to synthesize specialized ligands for metal complexes and catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodo-1,4-Dimethoxybenzene
CAS No.	25245-35-6
Molecular Formula	C8H9IO2
Molecular Weight	264.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dimethoxy-2-iodobenzene; 2-Iodo-1,4-dimethoxybenzene; 2-Iodohydroquinone dimethyl ether; 2-Iodo-p-dimethoxybenzene; Hydroquinone dimethyl ether, 2-iodo-; p-Dimethoxybenzene, 2-iodo-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodo-1,4-Dimethoxybenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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, minimize exposure to light during handling and storage.

Specification

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