Description

2-Iodophenylacetic Acid is a versatile iodinated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in providing a reactive aryl iodide moiety adjacent to a carboxylic acid functional group, enabling diverse coupling and derivatization pathways. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require high-purity intermediates for constructing complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its halogenated structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals due to its aromatic and halogenated properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a building block for creating labeled compounds and molecular probes for biochemical research.
• Custom Synthesis: A fundamental substrate for contract research organizations (CROs) and fine chemical companies performing bespoke synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodophenylacetic Acid
CAS No.	18698-96-9
Molecular Formula	C8H7IO2
Molecular Weight	262.05 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Iodophenyl)acetic Acid; o-Iodophenylacetic Acid; 2-Iodobenzeneacetic Acid; α-(2-Iodophenyl)acetic Acid; USAF EK-5725; NSC 404087; CCRIS 9355; BRN 2047642
EINECS	242-498-9

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodophenylacetic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every shipment, detailing all critical quality parameters. Our commitment is to supply material that meets the stringent requirements of 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	98 - 102 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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