Description

5-Iodo-2-Methylbenzenecarbonitrile is a versatile halogenated aromatic nitrile building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an iodine substituent and a cyano group on a methylated benzene ring, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of tyrosine kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a building block for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for creating molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A valuable starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and fine chemical companies engaged in custom synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Iodo-2-Methylbenzenecarbonitrile
CAS No.	52107-68-3
Molecular Formula	C8H6IN
Molecular Weight	243.05 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-5-iodobenzonitrile; 5-Iodo-o-tolunitrile; 2-Cyano-4-iodotoluene; 5-Iodo-2-methylbenzonitrile; 4-Iodo-2-methylbenzonitrile; 2-Methyl-5-iodobenzene carbonitrile; Benzonitrile, 5-iodo-2-methyl-; 5-Iodo-2-methylphenyl cyanide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Iodo-2-Methylbenzenecarbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.