Description

2-Iodotoluene is a versatile halogenated aromatic compound, also known as o-Iodotoluene, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its reactivity, where the iodine atom acts as an excellent leaving group, facilitating efficient cross-coupling reactions to construct complex molecular architectures. This makes it an essential intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) via Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents that require specific halogenated aromatic structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the development of novel organometallic catalysts and phosphine ligands for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A standard reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry research programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodotoluene
CAS No.	615-37-2
Molecular Formula	C7H7I
Molecular Weight	218.04 g/mol
Synonyms	o-Iodotoluene; 1-Iodo-2-methylbenzene; 2-Methyliodobenzene; ortho-Iodotoluene; 2-Tolyliodide; (2-Methylphenyl)iodide; Iodomethylbenzene (isomer)
EINECS	210-423-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodotoluene is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC/GC purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is available for every batch upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.70 - 1.75
Boiling Point	~ 211-212 °C

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