Description

3-Iodohexane is a valuable halogenated alkane building block, specifically an alkyl iodide, with the CAS number 31294-91-4. It serves as a crucial intermediate in organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of the hexyl group or iodine atom into more complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications such as cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) via key carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions like Negishi, Suzuki, or Kumada cross-couplings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents that require specific alkyl chain modifications.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, and specialty polymers where the hexyl-iodo moiety is integral to the desired properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent or a source of iodine in nucleophilic substitution and free-radical reactions for constructing complex organic molecules.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used in analytical laboratories as a standard for method development, calibration, and quality control testing.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Iodohexane
CAS No.	31294-91-4
Molecular Formula	C6H13I
Molecular Weight	212.07 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Iodo-3-methylpentane; Hexane, 3-iodo-; 3-Methylpentyl iodide; Iodohexane (mixed isomers); NSC 84144; 3-Hexyl iodide; 3-C6H13I
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Quality Control

Our 3-Iodohexane is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profile. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material tailored to specific research or cGMP-grade requirements 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 flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.50 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.495
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤3.0%

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