Description

1,10-Diiododecane is a high-purity, linear aliphatic diiodoalkane with the CAS number 16355-92-3. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the creation of long-chain molecular architectures. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, materials science, and specialty chemical industries who require precise chain extension or functionalization. Its well-defined structure makes it a critical reagent for developing liquid crystals, polymers, and complex organic intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs requiring specific alkyl chain lengths.
• Liquid Crystal Manufacturing: Acts as a key precursor for mesogenic compounds in display technologies.
• Polymer Science: Serves as a chain extender or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and dendrimers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions to introduce long, di-functionalized alkane segments.
• Materials Research: Utilized in the development of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) and organic semiconductors.
• Chemical Cross-linking: Applied in the modification of surfaces and biomaterials for research and industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,10-Diiododecane
CAS No.	16355-92-3
Molecular Formula	C10H20I2
Molecular Weight	394.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Decamethylene Diiodide; 1,10-Diiododecane; Decane-1,10-diyl diiodide; 1,10-Diiodododecane (common misnomer); Diiododecane; Decamethylene Iodide; 1,10-Bis(iodo)decane; α,ω-Diiododecane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,10-Diiododecane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow crystalline solid or liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Iodide Content	Contact for details

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