Description

1-Iodo-3-Phenoxybenzene is a high-purity aromatic iodide compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals. This product is essential for research institutions and industrial manufacturers engaged in cross-coupling reactions, such as the Suzuki-Miyaura reaction, where it acts as an efficient electrophilic coupling partner.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring a phenoxyphenyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its structure contributes to biological activity.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions, including Suzuki, Heck, and Sonogashira couplings, to form biaryl and other complex structures.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for method development, catalysis studies, and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Ligand and Complex Synthesis: Used to prepare specialized ligands for catalysis or as a component in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1-Iodo-3-Phenoxybenzene
CAS No.	2974-95-0
Molecular Formula	C12H9IO
Molecular Weight	296.10 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Phenoxyiodobenzene; 3-Iododiphenyl Ether; m-Phenoxyiodobenzene; 1-Iodo-3-phenoxybenzene; 3-Iodophenyl Phenyl Ether; (3-Iodophenoxy)benzene; CAS 2974-95-0
EINECS	221-007-6

Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Iodo-3-Phenoxybenzene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and consistency to meet the rigorous demands of synthetic chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR.

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 the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and minimize exposure to air. Store away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	40 - 44 °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.