Description

2-Chloro-6-Iodobenzoyl Chloride is a highly reactive and versatile aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of halogen atoms, which enable selective functionalization and the construction of complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds targeting central nervous system disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers and advanced organic materials with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A vital reagent for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) producing bespoke compounds for clients.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Fundamental building block for medicinal chemistry research and the exploration of new synthetic methodologies in university and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-6-Iodobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	1261850-84-3
Molecular Formula	C7H3Cl2IO
Molecular Weight	300.91 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-6-iodobenzoic acid chloride; 2-Chloro-6-iodobenzoyl chloride; Benzoic acid, 2-chloro-6-iodo-, chloride; 6-Iodo-2-chlorobenzoyl chloride; 2-Chloro-6-iodo-benzoic acid chloride; 2-Chloro-6-iodobenzoylchloride; (2-Chloro-6-iodophenyl)(chloro)methanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Chloro-6-Iodobenzoyl Chloride is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles via techniques such as HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and reactivity as an acid chloride, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent hydrolysis and degradation. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizers, and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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