Description

1-Iodo-2,4-Dimethyl-3-Nitrobenzene is a halogenated aromatic compound that serves as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring iodine, nitro, and methyl substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for applications such as cross-coupling reactions and the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing complex aromatic cores via Suzuki, Stille, or other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the iodine atom acts as a handle for further functionalization to create diverse compound libraries.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the production of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its electron-withdrawing nitro group and potential for further modification.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Employed in organic laboratories as a reliable source of an iodinated, nitro-substituted benzene ring for constructing more complex molecular architectures in medicinal and process chemistry.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a building block in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments, where the nitro and iodine groups influence color properties and stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Iodo-2,4-Dimethyl-3-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	56404-21-8
Molecular Formula	C8H8INO2
Molecular Weight	277.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dimethyl-1-iodo-3-nitrobenzene; 3-Nitro-2,4-dimethyliodobenzene; 1-Iodo-2,4-dimethyl-3-nitrobenzene; 2,4-Dimethyl-3-nitroiodobenzene; 3-Nitro-2,4-dimethylphenyl iodide; (3-Nitro-2,4-dimethylphenyl)iodide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Iodo-2,4-Dimethyl-3-Nitrobenzene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure compliance with industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is available for each lot 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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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