Description

5-Iodo-2-Methoxybenzeneacetic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, versatile chemical intermediate essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the development of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical manufacturing. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups into target structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a halogenated aromatic moiety.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the iodo-methoxyphenyl structure is beneficial.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the custom synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Iodo-2-Methoxybenzeneacetic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	294860-95-0
Molecular Formula	C11H11IO3
Molecular Weight	306.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (5-iodo-2-methoxyphenyl)acetate; 2-(5-Iodo-2-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid methyl ester; 5-Iodo-2-methoxyphenylacetic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-iodo-2-methoxyphenylacetate; (5-Iodo-2-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-(5-iodo-2-methoxyphenyl)acetate; 294860-95-0; 5-Iodo-o-anisic acid methyl ester (related)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Iodo-2-Methoxybenzeneacetic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and storage should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.