Description

3-Iodotoluene is a versatile halogenated aromatic compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the iodine atom's reactivity, which facilitates efficient cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates via Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the iodotoluene moiety is incorporated into the final active compound.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Serves as a building block for synthesizing complex organic molecules used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Organic Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the development of novel ligands for metal catalysts and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing specialized dyes, pigments, and colorants with specific light-fastness and chemical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Iodotoluene
CAS No.	625-95-6
Molecular Formula	C7H7I
Molecular Weight	218.04 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Iodotoluene; 1-Iodo-3-methylbenzene; 3-Methyliodobenzene; m-Methyliodobenzene; 3-Tolyliodide; meta-Iodotoluene; (3-Methylphenyl)iodide
EINECS	210-915-6

Quality Control

Our 3-Iodotoluene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO standards for industrial and research applications.

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 organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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