Description

1-Ethyl-4-Iodobenzene is a high-purity aromatic halide building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and functional materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for cross-coupling reactions and as a precursor for liquid crystals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) via Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides that require specific aryl-iodide motifs.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of advanced organic electronic materials, including liquid crystals for displays and charge-transport layers for OLED devices.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), polymers, and other functional materials where the ethyl-iodobenzene group is incorporated.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial labs for methodology development, catalysis studies, and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1-Ethyl-4-Iodobenzene
CAS No.	25309-64-2
Molecular Formula	C8H9I
Molecular Weight	232.06 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Ethyliodobenzene; p-Ethyliodobenzene; 1-Ethyl-4-iodobenzene; 4-Iodoethylbenzene; (4-Iodophenyl)ethane; Ethyl-4-iodobenzene; 25309-64-2; p-Iodoethylbenzene
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Quality Control

Our 1-Ethyl-4-Iodobenzene is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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, containers should be amber glass or otherwise opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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