Methyl 2-(3-iodophenyl)acetate

• CAT Number: L012157
• CAS Number: 502649-73-2
• Molecular Formula: C9H9IO2
• Molecular Weight: 276.07
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-(3-iodophenyl)acetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H9IO2/c1-12-9(11)6-7-3-2-4-8(10)5-7/h2-5H,6H2,1H3
• InChIKey: ZIQWLOIJBIJDTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)CC1=CC(=CC=C1)I

Methyl 2-(3-iodophenyl)acetate is an organic compound with the molecular formula C₉H₉I₁O₂. It features an acetate group attached to a phenyl ring that contains an iodine substituent at the 3-position. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid and is of interest in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry. The presence of the iodine atom enhances its reactivity, making it a useful intermediate for developing various pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules, as well as for exploring new therapeutic applications.