Description

4-tert-Butyl-1-Chloro-2-Iodo-Benzene is a high-purity halogenated benzene derivative, a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both chlorine and iodine substituents on a tert-butyl benzene core, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with precise electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of compounds for oncology and central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the halogenated aromatic ring is a common structural motif.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis, such as cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional organic materials that require specific halogenated aromatic components.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.
• Custom Synthesis Building Block: Provided to custom synthesis organizations (CSOs) and R&D departments for the construction of complex, tailor-made organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-tert-Butyl-1-Chloro-2-Iodo-Benzene
CAS No.	1233062-20-8
Molecular Formula	C10H12ClI
Molecular Weight	294.56 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-4-tert-butyl-2-iodobenzene; 2-Iodo-4-tert-butylchlorobenzene; 4-(tert-Butyl)-1-chloro-2-iodobenzene; 1-Chloro-2-iodo-4-tert-butylbenzene; p-tert-Butyl-o-chloroiodobenzene; 2-Chloro-5-iodo-tert-butylbenzene; tert-Butylchloroiodobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-tert-Butyl-1-Chloro-2-Iodo-Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry best practices for fine chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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.