Description

2-Butenoic Acid, 3-Iodo-, Methyl Ester, (2Z)- is a high-purity, specialty iodinated organic ester with the CAS registry number 35588-70-6. This compound serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its reactive iodine and ester functional groups. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring iodine incorporation.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and discovery of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and as an electrophile in nucleophilic substitution reactions due to the reactive iodine atom.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the research of specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in the synthesis of labeled compounds for biochemical and metabolic pathway studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butenoic Acid, 3-Iodo-, Methyl Ester, (2Z)-
CAS No.	35588-70-6
Molecular Formula	C5H7IO2
Molecular Weight	226.01 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-3-Iodobut-2-enoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl (2Z)-3-Iodobut-2-enoate; Methyl (Z)-3-Iodo-2-butenoate; 3-Iodo-2-butenoic Acid Methyl Ester, (Z)-; Methyl 3-Iodocrotonate (Z-isomer); (Z)-Methyl 3-iodobut-2-enoate
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Butenoic Acid, 3-Iodo-, Methyl Ester, (2Z)- is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research and development applications. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, it is recommended to keep the container under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomeric Purity (Z-isomer)	≥ 98.0%

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