Description

4-Ethyl-4'-Iodobiphenyl is a high-purity, specialty organic compound featuring a biphenyl core substituted with ethyl and iodine groups. This molecular structure makes it a valuable advanced intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and materials science research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and liquid crystal industries for constructing novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in creating complex aromatic structures for oncology and CNS research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the iodine moiety allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Acts as a precursor in the production of advanced liquid crystal compounds for display technologies (LCDs).
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in research for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors due to its conjugated biphenyl system.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine substituent makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form more complex biaryl systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on novel organic synthesis methodologies and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Ethyl-4'-Iodobiphenyl
CAS No.	17078-76-1
Molecular Formula	C14H13I
Molecular Weight	308.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-4-(4-iodophenyl)benzene; 4'-Iodo-4-ethylbiphenyl; 4-Ethyl-4'-iodo-1,1'-biphenyl; p-Ethyl-p'-iodobiphenyl; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-ethyl-4'-iodo-; 4-(4-Iodophenyl)ethylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Ethyl-4'-Iodobiphenyl is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.