Description

3-Iodo-4-Methylbenzoic Acid is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and an iodine substituent, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules through cross-coupling reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a halogenated benzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating specialized polymers and liquid crystals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine atom is highly reactive in palladium-catalyzed couplings (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized to synthesize novel ligands for metal complexes used in catalysis.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Iodo-4-Methylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	82998-57-0
Molecular Formula	C8H7IO2
Molecular Weight	262.05 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-3-iodobenzoic Acid; 3-Iodo-p-toluic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-iodo-4-methyl-; 3-Iodo-4-methylbenzoic acid; 82998-57-0; 3-Iodo-4-methyl-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Iodo-4-Methylbenzoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.