Description

1-Iodo-3-Methylbutane is a versatile alkyl halide building block, also known as isoamyl iodide. This compound is valued for its reactivity as an alkylating agent and its utility in introducing the isoamyl group into complex molecular structures. It is primarily used by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for synthesis and intermediate production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent in nucleophilic substitution reactions (SN2) and in the formation of carbon-carbon bonds.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and other advanced materials.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specific aroma compounds.
• Laboratory Chemical: Used in academic and industrial R&D for method development and scale-up studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Iodo-3-Methylbutane
CAS No.	541-28-6
Molecular Formula	C5H11I
Molecular Weight	198.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Isoamyl Iodide; 3-Methyl-1-iodobutane; Isopentyl Iodide; (CH3)2CHCH2CH2I; 1-Iodoisopentane; 1-Iodo-3-methylbutane; iso-Pentyl iodide
EINECS	208-778-8

Quality Control

Our 1-Iodo-3-Methylbutane is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive and highly volatile nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	1.510 - 1.520 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.495 - 1.500
Boiling Point	~147-149 °C

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