Description

3-Iodobenzoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic introduction of both an iodine substituent and a reactive acyl chloride group, enabling precise molecular construction for complex targets. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require a reliable, high-purity intermediate for coupling reactions and functional group transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring iodinated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the iodine atom enhances biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed in the creation of functionalized monomers and polymers with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Peptide Chemistry: Acts as an acylating agent for the modification of amino acids or peptides.
• Research and Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Iodobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	1711-10-0
Molecular Formula	C7H4ClIO
Molecular Weight	266.46 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Iodobenzoyl Chloride; 3-Iodobenzoic Acid Chloride; Benzoic acid, 3-iodo-, chloride; 3-Iodobenzoyl chloride; m-Iodobenzoic acid chloride; 3-Iodobenzenecarbonyl chloride; 3-Iodobenzoylchloride; 1711-10-0
EINECS	216-969-5

Quality Control

Our 3-Iodobenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and reactivity as a strong acid/organic solvent derivative, it should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to maintain optimal purity and prevent hydrolysis. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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