Description

2-Iodoterephthalic Acid is a high-purity, iodinated aromatic dicarboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and an iodine substituent on the benzene ring, makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors, particularly for applications requiring precise molecular modification and functionalization.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring halogenated aromatic cores.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare functionalized ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysis.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of novel herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A building block for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for Suzuki-Miyaura and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodoterephthalic Acid
CAS No.	1829-22-7
Molecular Formula	C8H5IO4
Molecular Weight	292.03 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 2-iodo-; Terephthalic acid, 2-iodo-; 2-Iodo-1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid; 2-Iodoterephthalic acid; 2-Iodobenzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid; Iodoterephthalic acid; 2-Carboxy-5-iodobenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodoterephthalic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and traceability.

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 strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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