Description

4-tert-Butyl-4'-Iodobiphenyl is a high-purity, specialized biphenyl derivative featuring a tert-butyl group and an iodine substituent, making it a valuable intermediate for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is critical for researchers and manufacturers requiring precise molecular architecture in the development of functional materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is primarily sought after by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications in cross-coupling reactions and as a building block for liquid crystals and OLED materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly via Suzuki-Miyaura and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the biphenyl core provides structural rigidity.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Acts as a fundamental building block for the creation of mesogenic compounds used in display technologies.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Employed in the synthesis of charge-transport or emissive layers for advanced electronic displays and lighting.
• Material Science Research: Utilized as a monomer or precursor in the development of polymers and advanced organic materials with specific electronic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic chemistry, enabling the exploration of new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-tert-Butyl-4'-Iodobiphenyl
CAS No.	320339-03-5
Molecular Formula	C16H17I
Molecular Weight	336.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1-tert-Butyl-4-(4-iodophenyl)benzene; 4'-Iodo-4-tert-butylbiphenyl; p-tert-Butyl-p'-iodobiphenyl; 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-4'-iodo-1,1'-biphenyl; 4-tert-Butyl-4'-iodo-1,1'-biphenyl; 4-(4-Iodophenyl)-1-tert-butylbenzene; 4-tert-Butylbiphenyl-4'-yl iodide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-tert-Butyl-4'-Iodobiphenyl is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	<10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	<0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities <2.0%

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