Description

1,3-Bis(Iodomethyl)Benzene is a versatile aromatic dihalide building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its dual reactive iodomethyl groups, which facilitate efficient cross-coupling and functionalization reactions to construct complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries who require reliable, high-quality raw materials for developing active ingredients and novel polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a meta-substituted benzene core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its structure allows for specific bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing sophisticated ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and advanced organic frameworks.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various name reactions, including Suzuki, Heck, and Sonogashira cross-couplings, to introduce functionalized benzyl groups.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Bis(Iodomethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	7379-87-5
Molecular Formula	C8H8I2
Molecular Weight	369.96 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Diiodomethylbenzene; m-Xylylene Diiodide; α,α'-Diiodo-m-xylene; m-Bis(iodomethyl)benzene; 1,3-Bis(iodomethyl)benzol; Benzene, 1,3-bis(iodomethyl)-; m-Xylylenediiodide
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Bis(Iodomethyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to confirm identity and purity against established specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	78 - 82 °C
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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