Description

(4-Iodophenyl)Acetone is a versatile aromatic ketone building block characterized by its iodine substituent, which provides a reactive handle for further chemical transformations. This compound is essential for the synthesis of more complex molecules in advanced research and industrial applications. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams and fine chemical manufacturers for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring aryl-iodide coupling reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira) to introduce the 4-iodophenyl moiety into target molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalytic systems.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals due to its aromatic structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the production of certain herbicides and fungicides.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Used in methodological studies and as a standard reagent in organic chemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Iodophenyl)Acetone
CAS No.	21906-36-5
Molecular Formula	C9H9IO
Molecular Weight	260.07 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Iodophenyl)propan-2-one; 4'-Iodopropiophenone; p-Iodopropiophenone; 4-Iodophenylacetone; 1-(4-Iodophenyl)-2-propanone; 4-Iodopropiophenone; 4-Iodophenyl-2-propanone; 4'-Iodoacetophenone (related structure)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (4-Iodophenyl)Acetone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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