Description

3-Iodo-4-Methylbenzothioamide is a high-purity, specialized organic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, where its unique halogenated benzothioamide structure enables precise molecular modifications. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research for drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and optimization of new crop protection agents, including herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its halogen and thioamide functional groups.
• Material Science: Acts as a building block for organic electronic materials, ligands for catalysis, and other specialty polymers where its electronic properties are valuable.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) and as a substrate for further functionalization to create diverse chemical libraries.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential for basic research in organic chemistry and for scale-up studies in process chemistry within fine chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Iodo-4-Methylbenzothioamide
CAS No.	903522-15-6
Molecular Formula	C8H8INS
Molecular Weight	277.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Iodo-4-methylbenzenecarbothioamide; 4-Methyl-3-iodobenzothioamide; 3-Iodo-p-tolylthioamide; 903522-15-6; Benzenecarbothioamide, 3-iodo-4-methyl-; AI3-28544
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Iodo-4-Methylbenzothioamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, supporting your compliance and research needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere if prolonged exposure is anticipated to prevent degradation.

Specification

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

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