Description

2-Iodostyrene is a versatile halogenated styrene derivative, a key building block in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its iodine substituent, which facilitates various cross-coupling reactions and serves as a reactive handle for further functionalization. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring aryl-iodide motifs for Suzuki, Heck, or Stille cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the iodine atom allows for efficient structural diversification.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer for creating specialty polymers, including functionalized polystyrenes with unique optical or electronic properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or emissive compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic frameworks, natural product analogs, and novel chemical entities.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful for preparing iodinated aromatic ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodostyrene
CAS No.	4840-91-9
Molecular Formula	C8H7I
Molecular Weight	230.05 g/mol
Synonyms	o-Iodostyrene; (2-Iodophenyl)ethylene; 1-Iodo-2-vinylbenzene; 2-Vinyl-1-iodobenzene; 2-Iodovinylbenzene; β-(2-Iodophenyl)ethylene; Styrene, 2-iodo-; Vinyl-2-iodobenzene
EINECS	225-422-2

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodostyrene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain product stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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