Description

Ethyl 2-Iodobenzoate is an important aromatic ester building block used in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its value lies in the strategic placement of the iodine atom, which enables versatile cross-coupling reactions for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to introduce benzoate motifs into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those containing substituted benzoate structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki, Stille, and Sonogashira couplings, to form new carbon-carbon bonds.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing complex organic ligands and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for catalytic applications.
• Chemical Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological development and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Iodobenzoate
CAS No.	1829-28-3
Molecular Formula	C9H9IO2
Molecular Weight	276.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl o-Iodobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-iodo-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-Iodobenzoate; o-Iodobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl o-Iodobenzoate; 1829-28-3; Ethyl 2-iodobenzoate
EINECS	217-379-9

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Iodobenzoate 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 compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports your regulatory needs in research and cGMP manufacturing environments.

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 amber-colored or stored in light-resistant packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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