Description

2-Iodothioanisole is a versatile organosulfur and organoiodine building block, essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a thioether and an iodine substituent, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and materials research. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in cross-coupling reactions and as a precursor to functionalized aromatics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing diaryl thioether motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or precursor for functional polymers and liquid crystals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a reliable electrophilic coupling partner in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Ligand Preparation: Useful for synthesizing specialized ligands for catalysis.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new C-S and C-I bond transformations in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodothioanisole
CAS No.	33775-94-9
Molecular Formula	C7H7IS
Molecular Weight	250.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Iodo-2-(methylthio)benzene; (2-Iodophenyl)(methyl)sulfane; o-Iodothioanisole; 2-(Methylthio)iodobenzene; Methyl 2-iodophenyl sulfide; 2-Iodophenyl methyl sulfide; 2-Methylthioiodobenzene
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Quality Control

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

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to brown liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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