Description

4-Iodobenzeneacetaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block characterized by its iodine substituent and reactive aldehyde functional group. This compound is of significant value in organic synthesis, particularly in cross-coupling reactions and as a precursor for more complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing iodinated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals due to its polarizable iodine atom.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for introducing aldehyde handles into molecules for bioconjugation and probe development.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-Iodobenzeneacetaldehyde
CAS No.	109347-43-5
Molecular Formula	C8H7IO
Molecular Weight	246.05 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Iodophenyl)acetaldehyde; (4-Iodophenyl)acetaldehyde; p-Iodobenzeneacetaldehyde; 4-Iodophenylethanal; 4-Iodophenylacetaldehyde; 109347-43-5; 2-(4-Iodophenyl)ethanal
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Iodobenzeneacetaldehyde is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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