Description

Benzonitrile,4-Iodo-3-Nitro- is a high-purity, halogenated aromatic nitrile building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique molecular architecture, combining an electron-withdrawing nitrile group with iodine and nitro substituents, making it a versatile precursor for complex heterocycles and functional materials. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates requiring halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the iodine atom facilitates further cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution due to the reactive iodine substituent.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex, color-fast dyes and pigments for high-performance applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D laboratories exploring new reaction methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzonitrile,4-Iodo-3-Nitro-
CAS No.	101420-79-5
Molecular Formula	C7H3IN2O2
Molecular Weight	274.01 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Iodo-3-nitrobenzonitrile; 3-Nitro-4-iodobenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-iodo-3-nitro-; 4-Cyano-2-iodonitrobenzene; 2-Iodo-5-cyanobenzene; 1-Cyano-4-iodo-3-nitrobenzene; 4-Iodo-3-nitro-benzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzonitrile,4-Iodo-3-Nitro- is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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	Yellow to pale brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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