Description

2-Nitrophenylphenyliodonium is a specialized diaryliodonium salt, a valuable class of reagents in modern synthetic chemistry. Its core value lies in its ability to act as a highly effective aryl radical precursor and arylating agent under mild conditions, enabling efficient carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond formation. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Photoredox Catalysis: A key reagent in visible-light-mediated radical reactions for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Polymer Science: Used as a photoinitiator or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and photoresists.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Facilitates the synthesis of aryl-substituted heterocycles and other complex scaffolds in drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of novel active ingredients requiring specific aryl group introductions.
• Materials Chemistry: Applied in surface functionalization and the creation of advanced organic electronic materials.
• Methodology Development: A benchmark compound in academic and industrial research for developing new radical-based synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Nitrophenylphenyliodonium
CAS No.	4072-48-4
Molecular Formula	C12H9INO2
Molecular Weight	334.11 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Nitrophenyl)(phenyl)iodonium; Phenyliodonium 2-nitrophenyl; Iodonium, (2-nitrophenyl)phenyl-; (2-Nitrobenzene)diphenyliodonium; 2-Nitrobenzenephenyliodonium; Diphenyliodonium-2-nitrobenzoate (related salt); 2-Nitrodiphenyliodonium
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Nitrophenylphenyliodonium is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing batch-to-batch consistency and traceability.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Water Content (KF)	< 1.0%

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