Description

5-Iodo-2,4-Dimethylbenzoic Acid is a high-purity iodinated aromatic carboxylic acid building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both iodine and carboxylic acid functional groups on a dimethylbenzene backbone, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications such as drug discovery, ligand synthesis, and the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting new therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and synthesis of new crop protection agents and herbicides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers where iodinated aromatics are required.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for biochemical and diagnostic research applications.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Iodo-2,4-Dimethylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	742081-03-4
Molecular Formula	C9H9IO2
Molecular Weight	276.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dimethyl-5-iodobenzoic Acid; 5-Iodo-2,4-dimethylbenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 5-iodo-2,4-dimethyl-; 742081-03-4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Iodo-2,4-Dimethylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material tailored to specific project requirements upon request.

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 and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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