CAS 103440-52-4

Methyl 2-iodo-5-methylbenzoate

Description:

Methyl 2-iodo-5-methylbenzoate is an organic compound characterized by its aromatic structure, which includes a methyl ester functional group and an iodine substituent on the benzene ring. This compound features a methyl group at the 5-position and an iodine atom at the 2-position of the benzoate moiety, contributing to its unique reactivity and properties. It is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinct odor. The presence of the iodine atom makes it a potential candidate for nucleophilic substitution reactions, while the ester group can undergo hydrolysis or transesterification under appropriate conditions. Methyl 2-iodo-5-methylbenzoate is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and dichloromethane but has limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic aromatic structure. This compound is often used in synthetic organic chemistry as an intermediate for the preparation of various pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Safety precautions should be observed when handling this compound, as iodine-containing substances can be hazardous.

Formula: C₉H₉IO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C9H9IO2/c1-6-3-4-8(10)7(5-6)9(11)12-2/h3-5H,1-2H3

InChI key: InChIKey=DHYMLHOXGMUIDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: Cc1ccc(c(c1)C(=O)OC)I

Synonyms:

• 2-Iodo-5-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester
• Benzoic Acid, 2-Iodo-5-Methyl-, Methyl Ester
• Methyl 6-iodo-m-toluate
• m-Toluic acid, 6-iodo-, methyl ester

Methyl 2-Iodo-5-methylbenzoate

CAS: 103440-52-4

Formula: C₉H₉IO₂

Purity: >98.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: Very Pale Yellow - Yellow Red Liquid

Molecular weight: 276.07

Ref: 3B-M3019

Methyl 2-iodo-5-methylbenzoate, 95%

CAS: 103440-52-4

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Formula: C₉H₉IO₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Clear yellow, Liquid

Molecular weight: 276.07

Ref: 02-H33853

Methyl 2-Iodo-5-methylbenzoate

CAS: 103440-52-4

Formula: C₉H₉IO₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 276.0710

Ref: IN-DA007GOU

Methyl 2-iodo-5-methylbenzoate

CAS: 103440-52-4

Methyl 2-iodo-5-methylbenzoate

Formula: C₉H₉IO₂

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: light yellow to yellow liquid

Molecular weight: 276.07g/mol

Ref: 54-OR55475

METHYL 2-IODO-5-METHYLBENZOATE

CAS: 103440-52-4

Formula: C₉H₉IO₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Liquid, No data available.

Molecular weight: 276.073

Ref: 10-F472659