Description

2-Cyano-5-Iodobenzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique molecular architecture, combining a reactive cyano group and a versatile iodine substituent on a benzoic acid core, enabling precise derivatization in complex molecule construction. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring halogenated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as non-linear optical (NLO) chromophores and organic semiconductors.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a building block for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for bio-conjugation and imaging applications.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical raw material for fine chemical manufacturers offering bespoke synthesis services to the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-5-Iodobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	185050-32-2
Molecular Formula	C8H4INO2
Molecular Weight	273.03 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Iodo-2-cyanobenzoic Acid; 2-Cyano-5-iodobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-cyano-5-iodo-; 5-Iodophthalic Acid Mononitrile; 185050-32-2; 2-Carboxy-4-iodobenzonitrile; 4-Iodo-2-cyanobenzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Cyano-5-Iodobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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