Description

1-Iodo-2-(Methylsulfinyl)Benzene is a high-purity organosulfur and organoiodine compound that serves as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an electron-withdrawing sulfoxide group and a reactive iodo substituent on the aromatic ring, makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications such as cross-coupling reactions and the synthesis of novel heterocycles.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for Suzuki-Miyaura and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific aryl-iodide motifs for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands and organocatalysts containing sulfoxide functionalities.
• Materials Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers where the introduction of sulfur and iodine atoms modifies material properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for the synthesis of tagged molecules and probes used in biochemical and medicinal chemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Iodo-2-(Methylsulfinyl)Benzene
CAS No.	71545-38-5
Molecular Formula	C7H7IOS
Molecular Weight	266.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodophenyl Methyl Sulfoxide; o-Iodophenyl Methyl Sulfoxide; Methyl 2-Iodophenyl Sulfoxide; (2-Iodophenyl)(methyl)sulfoxide; 1-Iodo-2-(methylsulfinyl)benzene; Benzene, 1-iodo-2-(methylsulfinyl)-; 2-Iodo-1-(methylsulfinyl)benzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Iodo-2-(Methylsulfinyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the consistency and reliability required for critical research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 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.