Description

1,8-Diiodooctane is a high-purity, linear aliphatic diiodide compound with the CAS number 24772-63-2, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional reactivity makes it an essential reagent for constructing molecular frameworks and introducing iodine functionalities. This product is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for applications ranging from linker chemistry to liquid crystal development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly as a linker or spacer molecule.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the manufacture of specialized pesticides and herbicides.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Acts as a core component or terminal group in the production of liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the creation of specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in carbon-carbon bond formation reactions, such as alkylations, and in the preparation of more complex iodinated compounds.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and molecular structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,8-Diiodooctane
CAS No.	24772-63-2
Molecular Formula	C8H16I2
Molecular Weight	365.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Octane, 1,8-diiodo-; 1,8-Diiodooctane; Octamethylene diiodide; 1,8-Diiodo-n-octane; Diiodooctane; Octane-1,8-diyl diiodide; α,ω-Diiodooctane; 1,8-Bis(iodo)octane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,8-Diiodooctane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity	Contact for details
Refractive Index	Contact for details

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