Description

2-Ethyliodobenzene is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the iodine substituent, which serves as an excellent handle for cross-coupling reactions, enabling the efficient construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

2-Ethyliodobenzene is a key intermediate in sophisticated chemical manufacturing processes. Its primary applications include:

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) via palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the ethyl and iodine groups allow for structural diversification.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers through functionalization of the aromatic core.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodology development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethyliodobenzene
CAS No.	18282-40-1
Molecular Formula	C8H9I
Molecular Weight	232.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-2-iodobenzene; o-Ethyl iodobenzene; 2-Iodoethylbenzene; (2-Iodophenyl)ethane; o-Iodoethylbenzene; 2-Ethylphenyl iodide; Ethyl-2-iodobenzene
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Quality Control

Our 2-Ethyliodobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for demanding synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting purity specifications of >97% (GC). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each batch, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to support cGMP and ISO standards for reliable supply to regulated industries.

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 glass or otherwise opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 3.0% total
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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