Description

2-Iodo-4,4-Dimethyl-Cyclohex-2-Enone is a specialized iodinated cyclic enone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile electrophilic reagent and intermediate, enabling the introduction of iodine and the reactive enone moiety into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing novel active compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for introducing iodine atoms for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, where the iodinated enone structure can be leveraged to create bioactive molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Acts as a versatile electrophile in Michael additions, cycloadditions, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of functional organic materials and liquid crystals due to its rigid, substituted cyclic structure.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine atom makes it a suitable substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, and Sonogashira couplings to form more complex structures.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Employed in methodological studies and the exploration of new synthetic pathways in university and institutional laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodo-4,4-Dimethyl-Cyclohex-2-Enone
CAS No.	157952-85-7
Molecular Formula	C8H11IO
Molecular Weight	250.08 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4-Dimethyl-2-iodocyclohex-2-en-1-one; 2-Iodo-4,4-dimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one; 4,4-Dimethyl-2-iodo-2-cyclohexenone; 2-Iodocyclohex-2-enone, 4,4-dimethyl-; 2-Iodo-4,4-dimethylcyclohex-2-enone; 2-Iodo-4,4-dimethyl-1-cyclohexen-3-one (tautomeric form)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodo-4,4-Dimethyl-Cyclohex-2-Enone is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

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). Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be amber-colored or kept in opaque secondary packaging. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 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.