Description

4-Iodobutyl Benzoate is a valuable halogenated organic ester compound, serving as a versatile chemical intermediate in advanced synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an iodine atom and a benzoate ester group, makes it a critical reagent for introducing functionalized alkyl chains and for use in cross-coupling reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors who require high-purity building blocks for developing new active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in constructing molecules with specific alkyl-aryl linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Employed in the research and production of advanced electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic coupling partner in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Heck, Suzuki-Miyaura) for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to introduce photoactive or halogenated side chains into polymers for specialized material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as an alkylating agent or a source of the iodobutyl moiety in multi-step synthetic pathways for fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodobutyl Benzoate
CAS No.	19097-44-0
Molecular Formula	C11H13IO2
Molecular Weight	304.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic Acid 4-Iodobutyl Ester; 4-Iodobutyl Benzoate; Butyl 4-iodobenzoate (isomer check); 1-Iodo-4-butoxycarbonylbenzene (related); Iodobutyl Benzoate; NSC 403119; 19097-44-0; 4-Iodobutyl benzenecarboxylate
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Quality Control

Our 4-Iodobutyl Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, GC for residual solvents, and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability, consistency, and compliance with your specifications.

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 strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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