Description

2,4,6-Triiodobenzoic Acid is a highly functionalized aromatic compound characterized by three iodine substituents on the benzoic acid core. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate and reagent in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for introducing iodine atoms or modifying steric and electronic properties. It is primarily sought by research and development laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for creating novel compounds and conducting structure-activity relationship studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly where heavy atom substitution is required for crystallography or to modulate biological activity.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with specific modes of action.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its bulky, electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile reagent for iodination reactions or as a starting material for preparing more complex iodinated aromatic derivatives.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a standard or reference compound in chromatographic analysis and spectroscopic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Triiodobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	2012-31-9
Molecular Formula	C7H3I3O2
Molecular Weight	499.81 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 2,4,6-triiodo-; 2,4,6-Triiodobenzoic acid; 2,4,6-Triiodobenzenecarboxylic acid; TIB Acid; 2,4,6-Triiodo-benzoic acid; NSC 404058; AI3-00531; CCRIS 1671
EINECS	217-935-2

Quality Control

Our 2,4,6-Triiodobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and loss on drying. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled 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	255°C - 265°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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