Description

3-Iodo-2-Methyl-Benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity, versatile iodinated aromatic ester that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique halogenated structure makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. This compound is essential for chemists and manufacturers in the life sciences, agrochemical, and material science sectors seeking to introduce iodine and specific aromatic functionalities into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring iodinated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand & Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science: Intermediate in the production of advanced polymers and liquid crystals with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various name reactions, such as Suzuki-Miyaura or Heck couplings, to introduce the 2-methyl-3-iodobenzoate moiety.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Iodo-2-Methyl-Benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	945740-21-6
Molecular Formula	C10H11IO2
Molecular Weight	290.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-Iodo-2-methylbenzoate; 2-Methyl-3-iodobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 3-iodo-2-methyl-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-Methyl-3-iodobenzoate; 3-Iodo-o-toluic Acid Ethyl Ester; 945740-21-6; AI3-31044
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Iodo-2-Methyl-Benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our standard grade typically meets a purity specification of ≥97% (by HPLC), with detailed impurity profiling available. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with each shipment and are available upon request to support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

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. This material is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

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 guidelines

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