Description

Rac-(2R*)-2-Iodooctane is a versatile secondary alkyl iodide building block used extensively in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactivity as an electrophile, enabling critical carbon-carbon bond formation and functional group transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity intermediates for complex molecule construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as an electrophilic partner in palladium-catalyzed reactions such as Negishi, Suzuki-Miyaura, and Kumada couplings.
• Nucleophilic Substitution: Employed in SN2 reactions to introduce the octyl chain or other functional groups.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate in the development of liquid crystals, polymers, and specialty surfactants.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A fundamental reagent for methodological development and exploratory organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rac-(2R*)-2-Iodooctane
CAS No.	36049-78-2
Molecular Formula	C8H17I
Molecular Weight	240.13 g/mol
Synonyms	(±)-2-Iodooctane; rac-2-Iodooctane; 2-Iodooctane; Octane, 2-iodo-; sec-Octyl iodide; 1-Methylheptyl iodide; (RS)-2-Iodooctane; DL-2-Iodooctane
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Quality Control

Our Rac-(2R*)-2-Iodooctane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and titration methods, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	~1.30 - 1.35

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