Description

2-Iodobenzaldehyde is a versatile halogenated aromatic aldehyde, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an aldehyde group and an iodine atom on the benzene ring, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecules through cross-coupling and functional group transformation reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and novel organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key synthon for the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactivity to create targeted bioactive molecules.
• Material Science Research: Employed as a monomer or precursor in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, and Sonogashira couplings to form biaryl and other complex structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the synthesis of novel ligands for transition metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Fundamental for introducing the 2-iodobenzoyl moiety into larger molecules via nucleophilic addition or reduction reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	26260-02-6
Molecular Formula	C7H5IO
Molecular Weight	232.02 g/mol
Synonyms	o-Iodobenzaldehyde; 2-Iodobenzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-iodo-; o-Formyliodobenzene; 2-Iodophenylaldehyde; 2-Iodobenzene-1-carbaldehyde; 2-Iodobenzaldehyde (o-Iodobenzaldehyde); 2-Iodobenzoic aldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 2-Iodobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial-scale synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	54 - 58 °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.