Description

3-(Ethoxycarbonyl)Phenylzinc Iodide is a versatile organozinc reagent, a key building block for the formation of carbon-carbon bonds in complex organic synthesis. Its value lies in its high reactivity and selectivity in cross-coupling reactions, enabling the efficient production of advanced pharmaceutical intermediates and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries who require reliable, high-purity reagents for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A crucial reagent in Negishi and other transition-metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions for constructing biaryl and other complex structures found in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research & Development: Used in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific phenyl-substituted frameworks.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science & OLED Development: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and emissive layers for electronic and optoelectronic devices.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Facilitates the production of high-value, customized aromatic esters and carboxylic acid derivatives for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Ethoxycarbonyl)Phenylzinc Iodide
CAS No.	282727-18-8
Molecular Formula	C9H9IO2Zn
Molecular Weight	341.45 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Ethoxycarbonylphenyl)zinc iodide; Zinc, (3-ethoxycarbonylphenyl)iodo-; m-(Ethoxycarbonyl)phenylzinc iodide; 3-Carbethoxyphenylzinc iodide; Ethyl 3-(iodozincio)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-(iodozincio)-, ethyl ester; Organozinc reagent 282727-18-8
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(Ethoxycarbonyl)Phenylzinc Iodide is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for critical synthetic applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including titration for active zinc content and analytical techniques to confirm identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, containers must be kept sealed and handled under inert conditions to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution (typically in THF or ether)
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	0.5 M in THF (or as specified)
Zinc Content	Reported on COA

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