Description

4-Chloro-3-Iodobenzaldehyde is a versatile halogenated aromatic aldehyde building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both chloro and iodo substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in cross-coupling reactions and as a precursor to various heterocyclic systems.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the halogenated benzaldehyde scaffold is functional.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a building block for organic ligands in catalysis and for the synthesis of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine atom is highly reactive in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira), enabling efficient carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries for screening.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing complex organic dyes and functional colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-3-Iodobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	276866-90-1
Molecular Formula	C7H4ClIO
Molecular Weight	266.46 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Iodo-4-chlorobenzaldehyde; 4-Chloro-3-iodo-benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 4-chloro-3-iodo-; 4-Chloro-m-iodobenzaldehyde; 276866-90-1; 4-Chloro-3-iodobenzaldehyde (ACI); 4-Chloro-3-jodbenzaldehyd
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-3-Iodobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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