Description

2-Iodo-6-Nitro-1,4-Xylene is a halogenated nitroaromatic compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile building block, valued for its unique reactivity profile that enables the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring halogenated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the iodo and nitro functional groups confer specific biological activity.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: An intermediate in the production of complex colorants and photographic chemicals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) due to the reactive iodine atom, enabling carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological studies and process chemistry for exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodo-6-Nitro-1,4-Xylene
CAS No.	52415-05-1
Molecular Formula	C8H8INO2
Molecular Weight	277.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dimethyl-2-iodo-6-nitrobenzene; 2-Iodo-1,4-dimethyl-6-nitrobenzene; 6-Nitro-2-iodo-p-xylene; 2-Iodo-6-nitroparaxylene; 2-Iodo-6-nitro-1,4-dimethylbenzene; p-Xylene, 2-iodo-6-nitro-; Benzene, 1,4-dimethyl-2-iodo-6-nitro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodo-6-Nitro-1,4-Xylene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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