Description

2-Amino-3-Iodo-5-Methylbenzoic Acid is a halogenated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both an amino and an iodo substituent, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially for targeted therapies and diagnostic agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science: Building block for organic electronic materials and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Biology: Useful in probe and linker synthesis for studying biological systems.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs for the production of client-specific target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-3-Iodo-5-Methylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	320740-16-7
Molecular Formula	C8H8INO2
Molecular Weight	277.06 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Iodo-5-methylanthranilic Acid; 2-Amino-3-iodo-5-methyl-benzoic Acid; 5-Methyl-3-iodoanthranilic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-amino-3-iodo-5-methyl-; AI3-iodo-5-MA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Amino-3-Iodo-5-Methylbenzoic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the precise requirements of research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profile is supplied with each shipment.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.