Description

3-Iodo-2-Methylbenzonitrile is a versatile halogenated aromatic nitrile building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an iodine substituent and a nitrile group on a methyl-substituted benzene ring, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecules via cross-coupling and functional group transformations. This high-purity intermediate is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting new small molecules.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogen and nitrile functionalities.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or precursor in the synthesis of specialized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine atom makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Sonogashira, and Heck couplings to form biaryl and other complex structures.
• Nitrile Transformation: The cyano group can be hydrolyzed to carboxylic acids, reduced to amines, or used to form heterocycles like tetrazoles, expanding its utility in library synthesis.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D settings for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Iodo-2-Methylbenzonitrile
CAS No.	52107-66-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6IN
Molecular Weight	243.05 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-iodobenzonitrile; 3-Iodo-o-tolunitrile; 2-Cyano-6-iodotoluene; Benzonitrile, 3-iodo-2-methyl-; 3-Iodo-2-methylbenzenecarbonitrile; o-Tolunitrile, 3-iodo-; 52107-66-1; 3-Iodo-2-methyl-benzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Iodo-2-Methylbenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and relevant industry standards for research and process development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	<20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	<0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities <3.0%

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