Description

Benzoic Acid, 4-Iodo-, Diphenylsilylene Ester is a specialized organosilicon compound that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate and protecting group reagent. Its unique structure, featuring a silylene ester linkage, makes it particularly useful for controlled chemical transformations where selective deprotection or transfer of the benzoate moiety is required. This high-purity chemical is essential for advanced research and development in pharmaceutical chemistry, agrochemical synthesis, and materials science, where precise molecular construction is critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly where the iodobenzoate group is a key pharmacophore or a handle for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the reactivity of the iodine substituent.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the development of specialty polymers, silicones, and advanced materials with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile protecting group for carboxylic acids or as a precursor in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki or Sonogashira couplings.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials due to its potential for influencing molecular alignment and electronic characteristics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A key tool for chemists in academia and industry exploring new reaction methodologies and complex molecule synthesis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 4-Iodo-, Diphenylsilylene Ester
CAS No.	129459-83-2
Molecular Formula	C25H17IO2Si
Molecular Weight	504.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Diphenylsilylene 4-Iodobenzoate; 4-Iodobenzoic Acid Diphenylsilylene Ester; Bis(diphenylsilyl) 4-Iodobenzoate (common representation); (4-Iodobenzoyloxy)diphenylsilane; Silicon, diphenyl-, 4-iodobenzoate; Silicon diphenyl 4-iodobenzoate ester; Iodobenzoic acid silylene ester; Organosilicon iodobenzoate
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Quality Control

Our Benzoic Acid, 4-Iodo-, Diphenylsilylene Ester is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and Karl Fischer titration for moisture content, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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