Description

3-Iodobenzophenone is a versatile iodinated aromatic ketone that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its ability to act as a key building block for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and material science. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for coupling reactions and functional group transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing biaryl or complex aromatic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating specialized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions such as Suzuki, Heck, and Sonogashira couplings to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the development of novel ligands for transition metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D laboratories exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Iodobenzophenone
CAS No.	25116-37-4
Molecular Formula	C13H9IO
Molecular Weight	308.12 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Iodophenyl)(phenyl)methanone; m-Iodobenzophenone; Benzophenone, 3-iodo-; 3-Iodophenyl phenyl ketone; 3-Iodobenzophenone; 3-Iododiphenylmethanone; 1-Iodo-3-benzoylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Iodobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with each lot accompanied by a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) that includes results for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our standard material meets typical research and development grade specifications, and we can discuss custom purity requirements to support your specific application needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent contamination and minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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