Description

2-Iodobiphenyl is a versatile halogenated aromatic compound, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its role as a building block for constructing complex molecules, particularly in cross-coupling reactions like the Suzuki-Miyaura reaction. This makes it essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require high-purity intermediates for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, especially those containing biphenyl or extended aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the biphenyl moiety is a core structural component.
• Material Science & OLED Development: Acts as a starting material for creating organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, liquid crystals, and other functional organic electronic compounds.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A fundamental reagent in palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions, such as Suzuki, Stille, and Negishi couplings, to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodobiphenyl
CAS No.	2113-51-1
Molecular Formula	C12H9I
Molecular Weight	280.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodobiphenyl; 2-Iodo-1,1'-biphenyl; o-Iodobiphenyl; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-yl iodide; Biphenyl-2-yl iodide; 2-Phenyliodobenzene; (2-Iodophenyl)benzene; 2-Iododiphenyl
EINECS	218-300-9

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodobiphenyl is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics are provided with every shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability for your critical applications.

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 under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	34 - 38 °C
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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