Description

3,5-Diiodosalicylaldehyde is a halogenated aromatic aldehyde derivative of salicylaldehyde, serving as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of iodine atoms, which facilitate further functionalization through cross-coupling reactions and other transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, particularly for synthesizing complex molecules and ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the iodine atoms enable further derivatization.
• Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) due to the reactivity of the iodine substituents.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of specialized dyes and functional colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Diiodosalicylaldehyde
CAS No.	2631-77-8
Molecular Formula	C7H4I2O2
Molecular Weight	373.92 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Diiodo-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 2-Hydroxy-3,5-diiodobenzaldehyde; Salicylaldehyde, 3,5-diiodo-; 3,5-Diiodosalicylaldehyde; DIISAL; Benzaldehyde, 2-hydroxy-3,5-diiodo-
EINECS	220-125-6

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Diiodosalicylaldehyde is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

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). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to beige crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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