Description

2-Iodo-5-Nitroisopropylbenzene is a valuable halogenated nitroaromatic compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an iodine substituent and a nitro group on an isopropylbenzene backbone, makes it essential for constructing complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is primarily sought after by research institutions and chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research for creating libraries of bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive halogen and nitro groups.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a crucial substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions, such as Suzuki, Heck, and Sonogashira couplings, for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of complex ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialized nitroaromatic dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodo-5-Nitroisopropylbenzene
CAS No.	31539-92-1
Molecular Formula	C9H10INO2
Molecular Weight	291.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Iodo-2-isopropyl-4-nitrobenzene; 2-Isopropyl-1-iodo-4-nitrobenzene; 4-Nitro-2-iodocumene; 2-Iodo-5-nitrocumene; (2-Iodo-5-nitrophenyl)propane; 1-Isopropyl-2-iodo-4-nitrobenzene; 31539-92-1; 2-Iodo-5-nitroisopropylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodo-5-Nitroisopropylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities < 2.0%

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