Description

2-Ethylhexyl Iodide is a versatile organic iodide compound, primarily valued as a key alkylating agent and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its high reactivity and specific branched alkyl chain make it essential for introducing the 2-ethylhexyl moiety into target molecules. This product is critical for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop or produce active ingredients, functional materials, and fine chemicals with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for manufacturing pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Acts as an alkylating agent in the creation of advanced electronic display materials.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce iodine or specific alkyl groups into polymers for specialty applications.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent in nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions in research and development.
• Surfactant & Lubricant Additive Precursor: Used in the production of specialized surfactants and high-performance lubricant additives.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Ethylhexyl Iodide
CAS No.	1653-16-3
Molecular Formula	C8H17I
Molecular Weight	240.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethylhexyl iodide; 1-Iodo-2-ethylhexane; 2-Ethyl-1-iodohexane; Octyl iodide (branched); (2-Ethylhexyl)iodide; Isooctyl iodide; 3-(Iodomethyl)heptane; 1653-16-3
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Quality Control

Our 2-Ethylhexyl Iodide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the rigorous standards demanded by the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive and highly volatile nature, containers should be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere if specified. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability, though short-term storage at 15-25°C is acceptable.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.3 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.48
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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