Description

3,4-Dimethoxyphenylzinc Iodide is a versatile organozinc reagent, specifically a functionalized arylzinc halide, widely used in modern synthetic organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in enabling efficient carbon-carbon bond formation through cross-coupling reactions, offering superior functional group tolerance and stability compared to some other organometallic species. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require a reliable building block for constructing complex molecules containing the 3,4-dimethoxyphenyl moiety.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key reagent for introducing the 3,4-dimethoxyphenyl group into potential drug candidates, particularly in neuroscience and cardiovascular research.
• Negishi Cross-Coupling Reactions: Used in palladium-catalyzed couplings with aryl, heteroaryl, or vinyl halides to create biaryl and other complex structures.
• Agrochemical Active Ingredient Development: Employed in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and material science.
• Advanced Material Research: Used to create organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Fine Chemical and Flavor/Fragrance Synthesis: Applied in the production of high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Dimethoxyphenylzinc Iodide
CAS No.	738580-38-6
Molecular Formula	C8H9IO2Zn
Molecular Weight	353.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc, (3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)iodo-; (3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)iodozinc; 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylzinc Iodide Solution; 1-Iodo-3,4-dimethoxybenzene Zinc derivative; Veratrylzinc Iodide; 3,4-Dimethoxybenzenezinc Iodide
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylzinc Iodide is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure product identity, purity, and consistency for your critical synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay (by titration), solvent content, and other relevant parameters is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, the container should be kept sealed and allowed to reach room temperature before opening to minimize condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	0.5 M in THF (or as specified)
Purity (Zn basis)	Min. 95%

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