Description

2-Iodo-5-Methylbenzamide is a halogenated benzamide derivative serving as a versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical research and material science. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as cross-coupling reactions and the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the iodine moiety for structural diversity.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An essential substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, and Negishi couplings for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Chemical Biology: Utilized as a probe or tag in bioconjugation and labeling studies due to the reactive iodine atom.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Iodo-5-Methylbenzamide
CAS No.	309253-36-9
Molecular Formula	C8H8INO
Molecular Weight	261.06 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-2-iodobenzamide; 2-Iodo-5-methyl-benzamide; 2-Iodo-5-methylbenzoic acid amide; Benzamide, 2-iodo-5-methyl-; AI3-52311; ZINC000103014757; AKOS005258209; BDBM50389387
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodo-5-Methylbenzamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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