Description

4-Iodo-1-Isopropoxy-2-Methylbenzene is a high-purity, synthetically valuable halogenated aromatic ether. This compound serves as a crucial advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and versatile building block for organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific halogenated aromatic motifs.
• Organic Ligand Precursor: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of advanced polymers and liquid crystals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Essential substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, and Negishi couplings, enabling carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in medicinal and process chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodo-1-Isopropoxy-2-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	877603-52-6
Molecular Formula	C10H13IO
Molecular Weight	276.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Isopropoxy-2-methyl-4-iodobenzene; 4-Iodo-2-methyl-1-isopropoxybenzene; 2-Methyl-4-iodo-1-isopropoxybenzene; 4-Iodo-1-(1-methylethoxy)-2-methylbenzene; 1-Iodo-4-isopropoxy-3-methylbenzene; p-Iodo-o-methylisopropoxybenzene; (4-Iodo-2-methylphenoxy)propane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Iodo-1-Isopropoxy-2-Methylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and lot-to-lot consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C guidelines

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