Description

2-Iodo-4-Nitro-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile halogenated aromatic ester that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both an iodine substituent and a nitro group, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting specific receptors or enzymes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic core.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution due to the reactive iodine atom.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for synthesizing complex colorants and functional dyes with specific light-absorption properties.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Used in methodological studies and as a reference standard in chemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodo-4-Nitro-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	6326-42-7
Molecular Formula	C8H6INO4
Molecular Weight	307.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Iodo-4-nitrobenzoate; 4-Nitro-2-iodobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 2-iodo-4-nitro-, methyl ester; 2-Iodo-4-nitro-benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-nitro-2-iodobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-Iodo-4-Nitro-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and reliability. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, providing full traceability and compliance with your internal quality standards.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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