Description

4-Iodobutyl Acetate is a versatile organic iodide ester, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive iodine atom and protected alcohol functionality, enabling efficient carbon-chain elongation and the introduction of iodine for further transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing new active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring iodine or extended alkyl chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where specific halogenated intermediates are needed.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as an alkylating agent and a source of iodobutyl groups in complex molecule construction, including natural products and fine chemicals.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials that incorporate halogenated units.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Negishi, Stille) to form new carbon-carbon bonds.
• Chemical Derivatization: Useful for modifying other compounds by introducing the 4-iodobutyl acetate moiety for analytical or functional purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodobutyl Acetate
CAS No.	40596-44-9
Molecular Formula	C6H11IO2
Molecular Weight	242.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Acetoxy-4-iodobutane; 4-Iodobutyl ethanoate; Butyl-4-iodo acetate; Acetic acid 4-iodobutyl ester; 4-Iodo-1-butyl acetate; Iodobutyl acetate; 4-Iodobutanol acetate
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Quality Control

Our 4-Iodobutyl Acetate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.55 - 1.65
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.480 - 1.495

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