Description

Iodonitromethane is a versatile halogenated nitroalkane compound, valued for its unique reactivity as a bifunctional building block in organic synthesis. Its combination of an iodine atom and a nitro group makes it a critical reagent for constructing complex molecular frameworks. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce functional diversity into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing iodine or nitro functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its structural motifs contribute to biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an effective electrophile or radical precursor in C-I bond formation and nitroalkane chemistry for constructing C-C bonds.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the preparation of specialty polymers and functional materials that require halogen or nitro group incorporation.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Utilized as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) due to the reactivity of the carbon-iodine bond.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Functions as a building block for creating molecular probes and tags used in biochemical and diagnostic research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iodonitromethane
CAS No.	25538-43-6
Molecular Formula	CH2INO2
Molecular Weight	202.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Nitroiodomethane; Iodomethyl Nitrate; Iodine Nitromethane; Nitromethane, iodo-; Methyl Nitrate, iodo-; (Iodonitro)methane; 1-Iodo-1-nitro-methane
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Quality Control

Our Iodonitromethane is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopic methods, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its sensitivity to light and potential for oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	≤ 2.0% total

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