Description

Methyl 4-Iodo-3-Nitrobenzoate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable aromatic ester derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing nitro and iodo functional groups for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Used in the research and development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile electrophile in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution due to the reactive iodo and nitro substituents.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed in analytical laboratories for method development and calibration in HPLC, GC-MS, or NMR analysis.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of complex nitroaromatic dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Iodo-3-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	89976-27-2
Molecular Formula	C8H6INO4
Molecular Weight	307.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 4-iodo-3-nitro-, methyl ester; Methyl 4-iodo-3-nitrobenzoate; 3-Nitro-4-iodobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-nitro-4-iodobenzoate; 4-Iodo-3-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl p-iodo-m-nitrobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Methyl 4-Iodo-3-Nitrobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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
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.