Description

1-Cyano-2-Iodo-Ethane is a versatile bifunctional organic building block, primarily valued for its utility in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a reactive cyano group and an iodoalkane moiety, makes it an essential intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for applications such as cross-coupling reactions and the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for functionalized polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic partner in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Heck, Suzuki, and Negishi couplings.
• Nucleophilic Substitution: The iodo group is readily displaced, enabling the introduction of the 2-cyanoethyl fragment into target molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for synthesizing specialized ligands for metal complexes and organocatalysts.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1-Cyano-2-Iodo-Ethane
CAS No.	2517-76-2
Molecular Formula	C3H4IN
Molecular Weight	180.98 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodoethyl cyanide; 3-Iodopropanenitrile; β-Iodopropionitrile; Iodoacetonitrile, 2-iodo-; (2-Iodoethyl)cyanide; 1-Cyano-2-iodoethane; Propionitrile, 3-iodo-
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Quality Control

Our 1-Cyano-2-Iodo-Ethane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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