Description

1-Iodo-4-Phenoxybutane is a versatile alkylating agent and a key organic intermediate characterized by its iodine and phenoxy functional groups. This compound is valued for its reactivity in forming carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds, making it a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in constructing complex ether and alkylated aromatic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Acts as a key reagent in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed as an alkylating agent in nucleophilic substitution reactions (SN2) and in cross-coupling reactions for C-C bond formation.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce phenoxyalkyl side chains into polymers to modify physical properties like flexibility and solubility.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Useful in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Iodo-4-Phenoxybutane
CAS No.	20549-72-8
Molecular Formula	C10H13IO
Molecular Weight	276.11 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Phenoxy-1-iodobutane; Butane, 1-iodo-4-phenoxy-; Phenoxybutyl Iodide; ω-Iodobutyl Phenyl Ether; 1-(Phenoxy)-4-iodobutane; 4-Iodobutyl Phenyl Ether; Iodobutyl Phenyl Ether
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Quality Control

Our 1-Iodo-4-Phenoxybutane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere if prolonged storage is required to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/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.