Description

4-Iodobiphenyl is a halogenated aromatic compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This versatile building block is valued for its role in facilitating cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions for synthesizing novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides by providing a functionalized biphenyl core structure.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials, including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into polymer backbones or as a functional modifier to create polymers with specific optical, electronic, or thermal properties.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A fundamental reagent in methodological chemistry research and scale-up process development for fine chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodobiphenyl
CAS No.	1591-31-7
Molecular Formula	C12H9I
Molecular Weight	280.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Iodobiphenyl; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-yl iodide; p-Iodobiphenyl; 4-Iodo-1,1'-biphenyl; (4-Iodophenyl)benzene; 4-Phenyliodobenzene; Biphenyl-4-yl iodide; 1591-31-7
EINECS	216-447-9

Quality Control

Our 4-Iodobiphenyl is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles to meet your specific R&D or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storage under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	110 - 114 °C

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