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Atomfair 2-Iodo-5-methylbenzoic acid C8H7IO2

Description 2-Iodo-5-methylbenzoic acid (CAS No. 54811-38-0) is a high-purity aromatic carboxylic acid derivative featuring an iodine substituent at the ortho position and a methyl group at the meta position relative to the carboxylic acid functionality. This compound, with the molecular formula C8H7IO2, is a valuable building block in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Its iodine moiety makes it a versatile intermediate for cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki, Heck, and Sonogashira couplings. The crystalline solid exhibits excellent stability under standard conditions, ensuring reliable performance in laboratory applications. Available in ??98% purity (HPLC), it is rigorously tested for quality,…

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Description

2-Iodo-5-methylbenzoic acid (CAS No. 54811-38-0) is a high-purity aromatic carboxylic acid derivative featuring an iodine substituent at the ortho position and a methyl group at the meta position relative to the carboxylic acid functionality. This compound, with the molecular formula C8H7IO2, is a valuable building block in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Its iodine moiety makes it a versatile intermediate for cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki, Heck, and Sonogashira couplings. The crystalline solid exhibits excellent stability under standard conditions, ensuring reliable performance in laboratory applications. Available in ??98% purity (HPLC), it is rigorously tested for quality, including residual solvent analysis and heavy metal screening, making it ideal for sensitive synthetic workflows.

  • CAS No: 54811-38-0
  • Molecular Formula: C8H7IO2
  • Molecular Weight: 262.04
  • Exact Mass: 261.94908
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 261.94908
  • IUPAC Name: 2-iodo-5-methylbenzoic acid
  • SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)I)C(=O)O
  • Synonyms: 2-Iodo-5-methylbenzoic acid, 52548-14-8, DTXSID30200536, DTXCID60123027, 610-860-4

Application

2-Iodo-5-methylbenzoic acid serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and antimicrobial agents. Its iodine atom facilitates palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to construct complex biaryl structures common in drug discovery. Researchers also utilize it to develop liquid crystal materials and organic electronic components due to its rigid aromatic core and halogenated functionality.

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