Description

2-Iodo-1,4-Benzoquinone is a halogenated quinone derivative that serves as a versatile synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both an iodine substituent and a quinone moiety, makes it a valuable reagent for constructing complex molecules and materials. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications ranging from catalysis to material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an electrophilic iodinating agent or an oxidizing agent in various organic transformations.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and photoactive materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Biochemical Research: Used in studies involving redox-active quinones and their interactions with biological systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodo-1,4-Benzoquinone
CAS No.	3958-83-6
Molecular Formula	C6H3IO2
Molecular Weight	233.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodobenzoquinone; 2-Iodocyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione; 1,4-Benzoquinone, 2-iodo-; Iodoquinone; 2-Iodo-p-benzoquinone; p-Benzoquinone, 2-iodo-
EINECS	223-552-3

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodo-1,4-Benzoquinone is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-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 every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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