Description

2-Iodobenzaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal is a versatile and synthetically valuable organoiodine building block, primarily used as a protected aldehyde intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value proposition lies in enabling precise, multi-step chemical transformations, particularly in the construction of complex pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity, reliable starting materials for cross-coupling reactions and heterocyclic synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing benzaldehyde or iodobenzene motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the iodine atom facilitates further functionalization.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a crucial substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions such as Suzuki, Sonogashira, and Heck couplings to form biaryl structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a building block for organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodobenzaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal
CAS No.	933672-30-1
Molecular Formula	C9H11IO2
Molecular Weight	278.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Iodo-2-(dimethoxymethyl)benzene; (2-Iodophenyl)dimethoxymethane; Benzaldehyde, 2-iodo-, dimethyl acetal; o-Iodobenzaldehyde dimethyl acetal; 2-Iodobenzaldehyde dimethyl acetal; Dimethyl (2-iodophenyl)orthoformate; α,α-Dimethoxy-2-iodotoluene
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Quality Control

Our 2-Iodobenzaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 strong acids and incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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