Description

5-Iodo-2-Nitro-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity organic building block and key synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and advanced material science. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for synthesizing novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing iodine or nitro functional groups for targeted activity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where its specific halogenated nitroaromatic structure can contribute to biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) and nucleophilic substitution reactions due to the reactivity of the iodine substituent.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex colorants and imaging agents where the nitro and ester groups are key to chromophore development.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for university laboratories and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Iodo-2-Nitro-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	773850-99-0
Molecular Formula	C8H6INO4
Molecular Weight	307.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 5-iodo-2-nitrobenzoate; 2-Nitro-5-iodobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 5-iodo-2-nitro-, methyl ester; Methyl 2-nitro-5-iodobenzoate; 5-Iodo-2-nitro-methylbenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Iodo-2-Nitro-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment.

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. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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