Description

4-Iodobenzoylacetonitrile is a versatile and high-value iodinated aromatic building block. This compound is critical for the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and advanced materials research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing heterocyclic scaffolds and functionalized intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing iodinated aromatic or heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for creating organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing molecular probes and tags used in bioimaging and diagnostic assays.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and discovery chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodobenzoylacetonitrile
CAS No.	206346-33-0
Molecular Formula	C9H6INO
Molecular Weight	271.06 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Iodobenzoylacetonitrile; 3-Oxo-3-(4-iodophenyl)propanenitrile; 4'-Iodobenzoylacetonitrile; 1-(4-Iodophenyl)-1,3-butanedione-3-carbonitrile; (4-Iodobenzoyl)acetonitrile; 3-(4-Iodobenzoyl)propionitrile; p-Iodobenzoylacetonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Iodobenzoylacetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and heavy metal screening, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and reliability.

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). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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