Description

2,4,6-Trimethyliodobenzene is a high-purity, synthetically valuable iodinated aromatic compound. It serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require reliable, high-quality raw materials for their development and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring a sterically hindered aryl iodide moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the trimethyl-substituted phenyl ring confers specific biological activity and stability.
• Material Science & Organic Electronics: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the production of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki, Stille, and Heck reactions, due to the reactivity of the iodine atom.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and the exploration of new synthetic pathways.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in homogeneous catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Trimethyliodobenzene
CAS No.	4028-63-1
Molecular Formula	C9H11I
Molecular Weight	246.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Iodo-2,4,6-trimethylbenzene; Mesityl iodide; 2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl iodide; Iodomesitylene; Trimethyliodobenzene
EINECS	223-709-9

Quality Control

Our 2,4,6-Trimethyliodobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency that meets the stringent requirements of our global clientele. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee full traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow crystalline solid or liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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