Description

3,5-Dimethyl-3'-Iodobenzophenone is a high-purity, functionalized benzophenone derivative characterized by its specific iodine and methyl substituents. This compound serves as a versatile and critical advanced organic intermediate for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require precise building blocks for drug discovery and fine chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or as a precursor for radioiodination studies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the iodobenzophenone core provides unique biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for photoactive and charge-transporting molecules in advanced electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a photoinitiator or cross-linking agent modifier in UV-curable resins and specialty polymer formulations.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in medicinal chemistry programs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and in material science for creating novel organic frameworks.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags due to the reactivity of the iodine moiety for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dimethyl-3'-Iodobenzophenone
CAS No.	951884-35-8
Molecular Formula	C15H13IO
Molecular Weight	336.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(3'-Iodo-3,5-dimethylphenyl)(phenyl)methanone; 3,5-Dimethyl-3'-iodobenzophenone; 3'-Iodo-3,5-dimethylbenzophenone; Benzophenone, 3,5-dimethyl-3'-iodo-; 3,5-Dimethyl-3-iodobenzophenone (common misnomer); 3'-Iodo-α,α,5-trimethyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-methanol precursor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dimethyl-3'-Iodobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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