Description

Bis(Pyridine)Iodonium Tetrafluoroborate is a versatile iodonium salt reagent with significant utility in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a highly effective electrophilic iodinating agent and a precursor for hypervalent iodine chemistry. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors. It facilitates key transformations such as C-H functionalization and the synthesis of complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Electrophilic Iodination Reagent: Used for the regioselective iodination of arenes, heteroarenes, and active methylene compounds.
• Oxidant and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a precursor for generating hypervalent iodine(III) reagents in situ for oxidation reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Employed in the construction of C-I, C-O, and C-N bonds for pharmaceutical and agrochemical active ingredients.
• Polymer and Materials Science: Utilized in photoinitiator systems and for the surface modification of polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an arylating agent in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling methodologies.
• Research and Development: A key tool in academic and industrial R&D for developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Pyridine)Iodonium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	15656-28-7
Molecular Formula	C10H10BF4IN2
Molecular Weight	371.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(pyridine)iodonium tetrafluoroborate; Iodonium, bis(pyridine)-, tetrafluoroborate(1-); Iodine bis(pyridine) tetrafluoroborate; (Pyridine)iodonium tetrafluoroborate; IPy2BF4; Bis-pyridine iodonium tetrafluoroborate; Di(pyridine)iodonium tetrafluoroborate
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Quality Control

Our Bis(Pyridine)Iodonium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee reliable performance in your applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases and fluorides.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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