Description

1-Iodo-2-Methoxy-3,5-Dimethylbenzene is a high-purity, halogenated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring iodine and methoxy substituents on a dimethylbenzene core, makes it a versatile 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 catalyst development and the synthesis of functionalized ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for creating complex aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where halogenated aromatic rings are required.
• Material Science & OLED Development: Serves as a building block for synthesizing organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and light-emitting compounds.
• Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Employed in the design and synthesis of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis, including cross-coupling reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in organic methodology development and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments requiring iodine-substituted aromatic structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Iodo-2-Methoxy-3,5-Dimethylbenzene
CAS No.	65434-68-6
Molecular Formula	C9H11IO
Molecular Weight	262.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodo-1-Methoxy-3,5-Dimethylbenzene; 3,5-Dimethyl-2-Iodoanisole; 1-Methoxy-2-Iodo-3,5-Dimethylbenzene; 2-Methoxy-6-Iodo-1,3-Dimethylbenzene; 2-Iodo-3,5-Dimethylanisole; 3,5-Dimethyl-2-Iodomethoxybenzene; 2-Iodo-1,3-Dimethyl-5-Methoxybenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Iodo-2-Methoxy-3,5-Dimethylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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