Description

4-Iodo-2-Methyl-1-Nitrobenzene is a halogenated nitroaromatic compound that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring iodine, methyl, and nitro substituents, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive iodine site for further functionalization.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating specialized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Sonogashira, and Heck couplings, enabling carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants due to its nitro and halogen functional groups.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Employed in methodological research and the discovery of new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodo-2-Methyl-1-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	52415-00-6
Molecular Formula	C7H6INO2
Molecular Weight	263.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-4-iodonitrobenzene; 1-Iodo-3-methyl-4-nitrobenzene; 4-Iodo-2-nitrotoluene; 2-Nitro-4-iodotoluene; 3-Methyl-4-nitroiodobenzene; 4-Iodo-3-methylnitrobenzene; 2-Methyl-1-nitro-4-iodobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Iodo-2-Methyl-1-Nitrobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, GC for residual solvents, and spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR). A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production requirements.

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 strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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