Description

4-Iodo-m-Xylene is a halogenated aromatic compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This versatile building block is valued for its iodine substituent, which facilitates efficient cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for the development of novel compounds and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts for transition metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Chemical Research: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring new organic reactions and methodologies, particularly in palladium-catalyzed cross-couplings like Suzuki and Heck reactions.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex aromatic structures for specialty dyes and functional pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodo-m-Xylene
CAS No.	4214-28-2
Molecular Formula	C8H9I
Molecular Weight	232.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Iodo-2,4-dimethylbenzene; 2,4-Dimethyl-1-iodobenzene; 2,4-Dimethyliodobenzene; m-Xylene, 4-iodo-; 4-Iodo-1,3-dimethylbenzene; 4-Iodo-m-xylene; 4-Iodo-2,4-dimethylbenzene
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Quality Control

Our 4-Iodo-m-Xylene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥97.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%

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