Description

2-Iodobenzyl Bromide is a versatile and highly reactive halogenated aromatic building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both iodine and bromine substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules through cross-coupling and nucleophilic substitution reactions. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry for creating libraries of bioactive compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its halogen atoms enable precise structural modifications.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of functionalized polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic partner in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized for labeling and modifying biomolecules in proteomics and diagnostic assay development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodobenzyl Bromide
CAS No.	40400-13-3
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrI
Molecular Weight	296.93 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Bromomethyl)-2-iodobenzene; α-Bromo-2-iodotoluene; o-Iodobenzyl Bromide; 2-Iodophenylmethyl Bromide; (2-Iodophenyl)methyl Bromide; Bromo(2-iodophenyl)methane; Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-2-iodo-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodobenzyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development applications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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