Description

1-Iodooctatetracontane is a high-purity, long-chain alkyl iodide compound, identified by CAS NO 40710-70-1. This specialty chemical serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science, valued for its predictable reactivity and ability to introduce long alkyl chains. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, liquid crystal, and specialty polymer industries who require precise molecular architecture and functionalization.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in creating lipophilic side chains or as a precursor for radiopharmaceuticals and imaging agents.
• Liquid Crystal Material Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate for producing alkylated mesogens, which are fundamental components in display technologies.
• Specialty Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce long alkyl side chains onto polymer backbones, altering physical properties like solubility, flexibility, and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a reliable alkylating agent in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Kumada, Negishi) for constructing complex organic molecules.
• Surface Chemistry & Nanomaterials: Used to functionalize surfaces and nanoparticles, creating self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) with specific hydrophobic or ordering characteristics.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reference compound in analytical chemistry and method development due to its well-defined structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Iodooctatetracontane
CAS No.	40710-70-1
Molecular Formula	C48H97I
Molecular Weight	809.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Octatetracontane, 1-iodo-; 1-Iodotetracontane (common name for C40 chain, often used interchangeably); n-Tetracontyl iodide; Iodotetracontane; Long-chain alkyl iodide C48; Alkyl iodide (C48); Iodoalkane (C48)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Iodooctatetracontane is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines

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