Description

2-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 the construction of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and materials science research. 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 complex benzophenone or biaryl motifs.
• 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 the development of advanced 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 new carbon-carbon bonds.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and the synthesis of complex natural products or novel chemical entities.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing specialized ligands for metal complexes used in homogeneous catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodobenzophenone
CAS No.	25187-00-2
Molecular Formula	C13H9IO
Molecular Weight	308.12 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Iodophenyl)(phenyl)methanone; Benzophenone, 2-iodo-; o-Iodobenzophenone; 2-Iododiphenylmethanone; α-Iodobenzophenone (less common); 2-Iodobenzoylbenzene; Iodobenzophenone
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Quality Control

Our 2-Iodobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area 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	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C
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.