Description

4-Iodobenzenepentanoic Acid is a valuable iodinated aromatic building block used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, enabling the introduction of iodine for further cross-coupling reactions. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring iodinated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in transition metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine atom makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form complex biaryl structures.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing tagged molecules or probes for biochemical and diagnostic research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodobenzenepentanoic Acid
CAS No.	116680-98-9
Molecular Formula	C11H13IO2
Molecular Weight	304.12 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(4-Iodophenyl)pentanoic Acid; 4-Iodophenylpentanoic Acid; 4'-Iodovalerophenone-ω-carboxylic Acid; γ-(4-Iodophenyl)valeric Acid; 5-(p-Iodophenyl)valeric Acid; p-Iodobenzenepentanoic Acid; (4-Iodophenyl)pentanoic Acid; ω-(4-Iodophenyl)valeric Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Iodobenzenepentanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
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.