Description

1-Iodoacetone is a versatile and reactive alkylating agent, primarily valued for its role as a key building block in organic synthesis. Its high reactivity, particularly in nucleophilic substitution reactions, makes it an indispensable intermediate for constructing more complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to introduce the acetone or iodoacetyl moiety into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and various drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Bioconjugation Reagent: Acts as an efficient linker for modifying proteins, peptides, and other biomolecules in biochemical research.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in alkylation reactions, cyclizations, and the preparation of heterocyclic compounds.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of novel polymers and functional materials.
• Chemical Derivatization: Applied in analytical chemistry for the derivatization of compounds to enhance detection.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Iodoacetone
CAS No.	3019-04-3
Molecular Formula	C3H5IO
Molecular Weight	183.98 g/mol
Synonyms	Iodoacetone; 3-Iodo-2-propanone; 3-Iodoacetone; 1-Iodopropan-2-one; Acetonyl iodide; ω-Iodoacetone; Monoiodoacetone; 2-Propanone, 3-iodo-
EINECS	221-161-1

Quality Control

Our 1-Iodoacetone is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in opaque secondary packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity	Contact for details
Refractive Index	Contact for details

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