Description

Methyl 4-(Iodomethyl)Benzoate is a versatile aromatic ester building block featuring a reactive iodomethyl functional group. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in cross-coupling reactions and the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules containing benzyl or substituted benzyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific aromatic frameworks.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal displays.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine atom makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Negishi, and Stille couplings to form biaryl structures.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers and dendrimers where controlled functionalization is required.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-(Iodomethyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	94224-92-7
Molecular Formula	C9H9IO2
Molecular Weight	276.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl p-(Iodomethyl)benzoate; 4-(Iodomethyl)benzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 4-(iodomethyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl 4-iodomethylbenzoate; p-(Iodomethyl)benzoic Acid Methyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and precise customer requirements. Each batch is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to verify identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, providing full transparency and traceability for your quality assurance processes.

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, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant secondary packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 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.