Description

2-Iodo-4,5-Dimethylbenzoic Acid is a halogenated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both iodine and carboxylic acid functional groups on a dimethyl-substituted aromatic ring, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications such as cross-coupling reactions and ligand synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized to synthesize novel chelating ligands for metal complexes and catalysts.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodo-4,5-Dimethylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	35149-23-6
Molecular Formula	C9H9IO2
Molecular Weight	276.07 g/mol
Synonyms	4,5-Dimethyl-2-iodobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-iodo-4,5-dimethyl-; 2-Iodo-4,5-dimethyl-benzoic acid; 4,5-Dimethyl-o-iodobenzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodo-4,5-Dimethylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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