Description

Ethyl 3,5-Dichloro-2-Iodobenzoate is a high-purity halogenated aromatic ester serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research where precise halogen substitution patterns are required. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling and as a building block for active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring halogenated benzoate motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive iodine and chlorine sites.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a versatile substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki, Sonogashira, and Heck reactions, to form new carbon-carbon bonds.
• Ligand and Material Precursor: Employed in the development of specialized ligands for catalysis and as a precursor for organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.
• Custom Synthesis: Used by contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) for the custom synthesis of complex, halogenated molecules for client projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3,5-Dichloro-2-Iodobenzoate
CAS No.	939989-95-4
Molecular Formula	C9H7Cl2IO2
Molecular Weight	345.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 3,5-dichloro-2-iodo-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 3,5-dichloro-2-iodobenzoate; 2-Iodo-3,5-dichlorobenzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-iodo-3,5-dichlorobenzoate; 939989-95-4; Ethyl 3,5-dichloro-2-iodobenzenecarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3,5-Dichloro-2-Iodobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to protect from moisture. Store away from 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.