Description

1-Iodo-4-Methoxy-2-Methylbenzene is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring iodine, methoxy, and methyl substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for applications such as ligand synthesis and the development of functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a halogenated aromatic core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the iodine atom can be further functionalized.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial chemists exploring new synthetic methodologies and reaction pathways.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the custom synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Iodo-4-Methoxy-2-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	63452-69-7
Molecular Formula	C8H9IO
Molecular Weight	248.06 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Iodo-3-Methylanisole; 2-Methyl-4-Iodoanisole; 1-Iodo-2-Methyl-4-Methoxybenzene; 4-Methoxy-2-Methyliodobenzene; p-Methoxy-o-Methyliodobenzene; 4-Iodo-1-Methoxy-2-Methylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Iodo-4-Methoxy-2-Methylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

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 flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and transfer should be minimized under direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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