Description

3-Iodo-2,4-Dimethylaniline is a halogenated aromatic amine derivative, serving as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both an iodine substituent and an amine group on a dimethylated benzene ring, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to introduce iodine atoms and modify electronic characteristics in target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring halogenated aromatic motifs for bioactivity or as a handle for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the iodine atom can be pivotal for efficacy and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport molecules or monomers for conductive polymers.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing complex azo dyes and other colored compounds.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A valuable reagent for contract research organizations (CROs) and academic laboratories exploring new chemical reactions and methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Iodo-2,4-Dimethylaniline
CAS No.	4102-51-6
Molecular Formula	C8H10IN
Molecular Weight	247.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dimethyl-3-iodoaniline; 3-Iodo-2,4-dimethylbenzenamine; 3-Iodo-2,4-xylidine; 2-Amino-1-iodo-3,5-dimethylbenzene; 3-Iodo-2,4-dimethylphenylamine; Benzenamine, 3-iodo-2,4-dimethyl-; 3-Jod-2,4-dimethylanilin (German)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Iodo-2,4-Dimethylaniline is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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