Description

4-(p-Iodophenyl)Butyric Acid is a versatile iodinated aromatic carboxylic acid building block of significant importance in synthetic organic chemistry. Its value lies in its utility as a key intermediate for constructing more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and advanced material science. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists working in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and liquid crystal industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Acts as a building block for creating iodinated mesogens used in display technologies.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine atom makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira) to form biaryl structures.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in the preparation of more complex organic molecules for academic and industrial research.
• Derivatization Agent: Used to introduce the 4-(p-iodophenyl)butyryl moiety into other molecules for analytical or material science purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(p-Iodophenyl)Butyric Acid
CAS No.	27913-58-2
Molecular Formula	C10H11IO2
Molecular Weight	290.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Iodophenyl)butanoic Acid; 4-(4-Iodophenyl)butyric Acid; p-Iodophenylbutyric Acid; 4-(p-Iodophenyl)butanoic Acid; 4-(4-Iodophenyl)butyric acid; Butanoic acid, 4-(4-iodophenyl)-; γ-(p-Iodophenyl)butyric Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(p-Iodophenyl)Butyric Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	< 0.5%

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