Description

1-Cyano-2-Iodo-5-Nitrobenzene is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic building block characterized by its unique combination of electron-withdrawing substituents. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures through selective cross-coupling and functional group transformations. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a halogenated, nitrated aromatic core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive iodine and nitrile groups.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira, Heck) due to the presence of the reactive iodo substituent.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands for metal complexes used in catalysis.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a building block for synthesizing complex colorants and functional dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Cyano-2-Iodo-5-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	101421-15-2
Molecular Formula	C7H3IN2O2
Molecular Weight	289.02 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodo-5-nitrobenzonitrile; 5-Nitro-2-iodobenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2-iodo-5-nitro-; 2-Cyano-4-nitroiodobenzene; 1-Iodo-2-cyano-4-nitrobenzene; 4-Nitro-2-iodobenzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Cyano-2-Iodo-5-Nitrobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and relevant industry standards for fine chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to beige 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%

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