Description

Benzyl 4-Iodobenzoate is a high-purity organic building block and intermediate of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic combination of a reactive iodophenyl group and a benzyl ester moiety, enabling versatile functionalization and coupling reactions. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on pharmaceutical development, agrochemical discovery, and the creation of specialty materials and liquid crystals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting specific receptors or requiring complex aromatic architectures.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the iodobenzoate structure is integral to biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials, where its rigid, substituted benzene core contributes to desired mesogenic or emissive properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira) due to the reactive carbon-iodine bond, facilitating carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Polymer & Specialty Chemical Modification: Employed to introduce functional benzoate groups into polymer chains or other complex molecules to alter physical or chemical properties.
• Chemical Biology & Probe Development: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes, leveraging the iodine atom for potential radiolabeling or as a spectroscopic handle.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Benzyl 4-Iodobenzoate
CAS No.	136618-42-3
Molecular Formula	C14H11IO2
Molecular Weight	338.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Iodobenzoic Acid Benzyl Ester; Benzyl p-Iodobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-iodo-, phenylmethyl ester; BIB; p-Iodobenzoic Acid Benzyl Ester; (Benzyloxycarbonyl)-4-iodobenzene; 136618-42-3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzyl 4-Iodobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive 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, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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