Methyl 2-iodobenzoate
Form :
Liquid
Molecular Weight :
278.04 G/mol
Molecular Formula :
C8H7IO2
Boiling Point :
256 °c
Melting Point :
-5 °c
Flash Point :
90 °c
Solubility :
Insoluble In Water; Soluble In Organic Solvents Such As Dichloromethane, Chloroform, Ethanol
Description :
Overview of Methyl 2-Iodobenzoate
Methyl 2-Iodobenzoate is an iodinated aromatic ester used as a pharmaceutical intermediate, reagent in organic synthesis, and building block for complex molecules.
The iodine is known for its ortho-positioning, which has excellent cross-coupling reactions, as well as its ester function, which provides a variety of synthetic pathways. Methyl 2-Iodobenzoate has been extensively utilized in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, material chemicals, and specialty chemical manufacturing.
The compound is the appearance of a pale yellow to white crystal with a distinctive smell.
Its combination of aryl iodide and methyl ester groups provides unique reactivity patterns valuable in pharmaceutical and industrial chemistry.
Related products include Methyl 3-Iodobenzoate, Methyl 4-Iodobenzoate, Iodobenzene derivatives, and other iodinated aromatics used in organic synthesis.
Applications of Methyl 2-Iodobenzoate
Pharmaceutical Synthesis
- Used in Suzuki-Miyaura coupling reactions
- Applied in synthesizing pharmaceutical intermediates
- Used in Sonogashira coupling for drug development
- Applied in preparing biaryl pharmaceutical compounds
Industrial Organic Synthesis
- It is used for cross-coupling reactions using organic agents
- Used in the process of synthesizing complicated organic molecules
- used in the preparation of special chemical compounds
- Applied in developing functional materials
Research & Development
- Utilized in research labs
- Utilized in studying reaction catalysts that are catalyzed with palladium on
- Used in developing synthetic methodologies
- Used in chemical biology studies
Safety & Handling Guidelines
- Beware of inhaling dust or the vapors
- Make sure you wear gloves, goggles, and appropriate clothes
- Handle within a well-ventilated fume hood
- Storage in tightly sealed containers, shielded from sunlight
- Avoid powerful oxidizing agents and bases
- Be safe from heat and moisture. the heat
- Use according to the guidelines for hazardous waste
- Use the COA as well as the MSDS guidelines completely
Where to Buy Methyl 2-Iodobenzoate?
Methyl 2-Iodobenzoate Manufacturer
ChemicalBull supplies high-purity Methyl 2-Iodobenzoate for pharmaceutical and research applications.
Methyl 2-Iodobenzoate Supplier & Distributor
- Available in bulk quantities for pharmaceutical and industrial use
- High-purity grades (97%, 98%, 99%)
- Pharmaceutical and research grades
- Protected packaging (light-resistant)
- COA, MSDS, and specifications provided
MSDS
Includes detailed safety instructions, handling protocols, and storage guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What are the uses of Methyl 2-iodobenzoate?
Used in cross-coupling reactions (Suzuki, Sonogashira), pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis, preparing biaryl compounds, and as a building block for complex organic molecules. -
What is the Methyl 2-iodobenzoate formula?
Molecular formula: C₈H₇IO₂ with molecular weight 262.04 g/mol. -
What is Methyl 2-iodobenzoate synthesis?
Synthesized by iodination of methyl benzoate or methyl salicylate using iodinating reagents, or by esterification of 2-iodobenzoic acid with methanol.
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