Description

Methyl 3-Iodo-2-Methylbenzoate is a high-purity iodinated aromatic ester serving as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in providing a versatile halogenated building block for constructing complex molecules in advanced research and development. This compound is essential for pharmaceutical chemists and agrochemical researchers engaged in cross-coupling reactions and the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially in Suzuki-Miyaura and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides by introducing the iodinated aromatic moiety into lead structures.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials, including liquid crystals and charge-transport molecules.
• Chemical Synthesis: A versatile reagent for introducing the 3-iodo-2-methylbenzoate group into more complex organic frameworks.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in research laboratories for methodological studies in organic synthesis and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Iodo-2-Methylbenzoate
CAS No.	52570-33-9
Molecular Formula	C9H9IO2
Molecular Weight	276.07 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Iodo-2-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-iodo-o-toluate; 2-Methyl-3-iodobenzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 3-iodo-2-methyl-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-iodo-2-methylbenzenecarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Iodo-2-Methylbenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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