Description

3-Iodo-5-Methyl-Benzoic Acid is a halogenated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its core value lies in the strategic positioning of the iodine atom, which enables efficient cross-coupling reactions for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) via Suzuki, Stille, or other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require halogenated aromatic cores.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating iodinated aromatic units in advanced electronic and display materials.
• Organic Ligand Preparation: Utilized to synthesize specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a starting material for creating tagged molecules used in biochemical assays and imaging studies.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for client-specific projects requiring halogenated benzoic acids.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Iodo-5-Methyl-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	52107-90-1
Molecular Formula	C8H7IO2
Molecular Weight	262.05 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-3-iodobenzoic Acid; 3-Iodo-5-methylbenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-iodo-5-methyl-; 3-Iodo-m-toluic Acid; 3-Iodo-5-methyl-benzoic acid; 52107-90-1; 3-Iodo-5-methylbenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Iodo-5-Methyl-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and compliance with customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0%
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.