CAS 1122-42-5

2-Iodo-1,4-dimethylbenzene

Description:

2-Iodo-1,4-dimethylbenzene, also known as 2-iodo-p-xylene, is an aromatic compound characterized by the presence of an iodine atom and two methyl groups attached to a benzene ring. The iodine substituent is located at the 2-position, while the methyl groups are positioned at the 1 and 4 positions, giving it a para-disubstituted structure. This compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinct aromatic odor. It is relatively non-polar, which influences its solubility in organic solvents while being less soluble in water. The presence of the iodine atom makes it a useful precursor in organic synthesis, particularly in reactions such as nucleophilic substitutions and coupling reactions. Additionally, the methyl groups contribute to the compound's stability and influence its reactivity. Due to its chemical structure, 2-iodo-1,4-dimethylbenzene can participate in various chemical reactions, making it valuable in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules. Safety precautions should be taken when handling this compound, as it may pose health hazards.

Formula: C₈H₉I

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H9I/c1-6-3-4-7(2)8(9)5-6/h3-5H,1-2H3

InChI key: InChIKey=WYZVNUSNUCABRF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: IC1=C(C)C=CC(C)=C1

Synonyms:

• 1,4-Dimethyl-2-iodobenzene
• 1-Iodo-2,5-dimethylbenzene
• 2,5-Dimethyl-1-iodobenzene
• 2,5-Dimethyliodobenzene
• 2-Iodo-1,4-dimethylbenzene
• Benzene, 2-iodo-1,4-dimethyl-
• NSC 3779
• p-Xylene, 2-iodo-
• 2-Iodo-p-xylene

2-Iodo-p-xylene, 98+%

CAS: 1122-42-5

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Formula: C₈H₉I

Purity: 98+%

Color and Shape: Clear colorless to yellow to red, Liquid

Molecular weight: 232.06

Ref: 02-L01055

Benzene, 2-​iodo-​1,​4-​dimethyl-

CAS: 1122-42-5

Formula: C₈H₉I

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 232.0615

Ref: IN-DA003DOR

1,4-Dimethyl-2-iodobenzene, min. 97%

CAS: 1122-42-5

Formula: C₈H₉I

Purity: min. 97%

Color and Shape: Yellow liquid

Molecular weight: 232.06

Ref: 08-06-0066

2,5-Dimethyliodobenzene

CAS: 1122-42-5

2,5-Dimethyliodobenzene

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 232.06153g/mol

Ref: 54-OR2167

2-Iodo-p-xylene

CAS: 1122-42-5

Formula: C₈H₉I

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 232.064

Ref: 10-F003509