Description

2,4,5-Triiodotoluene is a halogenated aromatic compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and material science. Its unique structure, featuring three iodine atoms, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules and functional materials. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications requiring precise molecular architecture.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for iodine-containing drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions and as a reagent in metal-catalyzed coupling reactions.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a standard or reference material in chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,5-Triiodotoluene
CAS No.	32704-10-2
Molecular Formula	C7H5I3
Molecular Weight	485.83 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,4-Triiodo-5-methylbenzene; 2,4,5-Triiodo-1-methylbenzene; Toluene, 2,4,5-triiodo-; 2,4,5-Triiodomethylbenzene; 5-Methyl-1,2,4-triiodobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4,5-Triiodotoluene is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and related substances, to meet exacting customer requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

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 kept in opaque or amber packaging.

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%

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