Description

2-Iodo-1,3,4-Trimethylbenzene is a valuable halogenated aromatic building block, specifically an iodinated derivative of mesitylene. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in cross-coupling reactions like the Suzuki and Stille couplings, which are fundamental to pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, especially those requiring aryl-iodide motifs for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its aromatic iodine group enables efficient coupling to create diverse bioactive molecules.
• Material Science & OLED Development: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and light-emitting materials for electronic and optoelectronic devices.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An essential substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki-Miyaura, Stille, Heck) to form new carbon-carbon bonds in complex organic molecules.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for methodological studies and the exploration of new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodo-1,3,4-Trimethylbenzene
CAS No.	41381-32-2
Molecular Formula	C9H11I
Molecular Weight	246.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,4-Trimethyl-2-iodobenzene; 2-Iodomesitylene; 2-Iodo-1,3,4-trimethylbenzene; 2-Iodopseudocumene; 2-Iodo-1,3,4-trimethyl-benzene; Iodomesitylene; Pseudocumene, 2-iodo-; Benzene, 1,3,4-trimethyl-2-iodo-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodo-1,3,4-Trimethylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment 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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber glass or otherwise opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	<20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	<0.1%

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