Description

3-Chloro-5-Iodobenzoic Acid is a halogenated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic building block in advanced organic chemistry. 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 essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the halogen atoms are leveraged for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes due to the reactivity of the iodine atom.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A starting material for bespoke chemical synthesis services catering to R&D and pilot-scale production.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Chloro-5-Iodobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	289039-25-4
Molecular Formula	C7H4ClIO2
Molecular Weight	282.46 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-5-iodobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-chloro-5-iodo-; 5-Iodo-3-chlorobenzoic acid; 3-Chloro-5-iodo-benzoic acid; 3-Chloro-5-iodobenzoic acid (CAS 289039-25-4)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-5-Iodobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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