Description

3-Iodopropionic Acid is a versatile halogenated carboxylic acid building block, essential for introducing the 3-iodopropionyl moiety into target molecules. Its high reactivity, particularly in nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions, makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced chemical and biological compounds. This product is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), prodrugs, and diagnostic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Bioconjugation & Protein Labeling: Serves as a reagent for modifying peptides, proteins, and other biomolecules via alkylation of thiol groups.
• Organic Synthesis & Material Science: A valuable precursor for creating complex organic molecules, liquid crystals, and polymers.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophile in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Heck, Suzuki, and Sonogashira couplings.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and novel compound discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Iodopropionic Acid
CAS No.	141-76-4
Molecular Formula	C3H5IO2
Molecular Weight	199.98 g/mol
Synonyms	β-Iodopropionic Acid; 3-Iodopropanoic Acid; Iodopropionic Acid; Propanoic Acid, 3-iodo-; NSC 402124; 3-Iodopropionsäure (German); Acide 3-iodopropionique (French)
EINECS	205-501-7

Quality Control

Our 3-Iodopropionic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	78°C - 82°C
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.