Description

Acetyl Iodide is a versatile and highly reactive acyl halide used as a key acetylating and iodinating agent in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce acetyl groups into target molecules under controlled conditions, making it indispensable for building complex chemical architectures. This compound is particularly sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), specialty intermediates, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: A key reagent for the acetylation of alcohols, amines, and phenols in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug intermediates.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific acetyl or iodine functional groups.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for creating complex organic molecules, dyes, pigments, and liquid crystal materials.
• Organic Research & Development: A critical tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways, including Friedel-Crafts acylation reactions.
• Material Science: Employed in the surface modification of polymers and the synthesis of specialized monomers for advanced polymeric materials.
• Iodination Reactions: Acts as a source of iodine in substitution reactions to prepare iodinated aromatic and aliphatic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetyl Iodide
CAS No.	507-02-8
Molecular Formula	C2H3IO
Molecular Weight	169.95 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethanoyl Iodide; Acetic Iodide; Iodoacetyl; Iodoethanone; Acetyl iodine; Acetyl iodide (C2H3IO); Methanecarbonyl iodide; Iodoacetic anhydride (related)
EINECS	208-063-3

Quality Control

Our Acetyl Iodide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications, ensuring reliable performance in your critical synthetic processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) to maximize stability. Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Free Iodine	≤ 1.0%
Acetic Acid Content	≤ 0.5%

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