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2-Iodotoluene (CAS 615-37-2)

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Alternate Names:
1-Iodo-2-methylbenzene
CAS Number:
615-37-2
Molecular Weight:
218.03
Molecular Formula:
C7H7I
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2-Iodotoluene is a chemical compound that functions as a substrate in various organic synthesis reactions. It acts as an electrophile in aromatic substitution reactions, where it undergoes substitution with nucleophiles to form new carbon-carbon or carbon-heteroatom bonds. 2-Iodotoluene′s mechanism of action involves participating in reactions such as Suzuki coupling, Heck reaction, and Buchwald-Hartwig amination, where it serves as a precursor for the introduction of the iodine atom into the target molecule. Through its involvement in these processes, 2-Iodotoluene contributes to the formation of complex organic molecules with specific structural and functional properties. Its role in these reactions allows for the creation of diverse chemical compounds with potential applications in materials science, chemical biology, and other areas.


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2-Iodotoluene, 5 g

sc-230437
5 g
$20.00