iodotoluene

Iodotoluene is a chemical compound that is an iodinated derivative of toluene. Toluene is a hydrocarbon with the formula C6H5CH3, and iodotoluene is formed by replacing one of the hydrogen atoms on the aromatic ring with an iodine atom. There are three possible isomers of iodotoluene, depending on the position of the iodine atom relative to the methyl group: ortho-iodotoluene (o-iodotoluene), meta-iodotoluene (m-iodotoluene), and para-iodotoluene (p-iodotoluene). Each isomer has the chemical formula C7H7I.

These compounds are typically synthesized through the iodination of toluene or by other organic synthesis routes. They are generally colorless to pale yellow liquids or solids at room temperature, with properties that vary depending on the specific isomer. Iodotoluenes are often used as intermediates in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of more complex molecules. The iodine atom can be readily replaced by other functional groups through various chemical reactions, making them valuable building blocks in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals. Their reactivity and specific applications are dependent on the position of the iodine atom on the toluene ring.