Description

3,3'-Diiodobenzophenone is a high-purity, diaryliodonium salt precursor and a versatile organic building block. This compound is valued for its role in facilitating efficient carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond formation in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in pharmaceutical development, materials science, and the synthesis of specialty chemicals. Our supply ensures consistent quality and reliable availability for critical process development and scale-up.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Photoinitiator & Polymer Chemistry: Used in the development of photoacid generators (PAGs) for advanced photoresists and UV-curable polymer systems.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile electrophilic iodinating agent and a building block for constructing diaryliodonium salts, which are valuable in cross-coupling reactions.
• Materials Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and functional dyes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the research and production of specialized crop protection agents.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and process optimization.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3'-Diiodobenzophenone
CAS No.	25186-99-6
Molecular Formula	C13H8I2O
Molecular Weight	433.01 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3'-Diiodobenzophenone; Bis(3-iodophenyl)methanone; (3-Iodophenyl)(3-iodophenyl)methanone; 3,3'-Diiododiphenyl ketone; DIODOBENZOPHENONE; Benzophenone, 3,3'-diiodo-; 25186-99-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3,3'-Diiodobenzophenone is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets your specific research or production requirements. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

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 away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

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	<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.