Description

1-Iodobutane is a versatile alkyl halide intermediate essential for introducing the butyl group in complex chemical syntheses. Its high reactivity makes it a valuable building block for creating specialty chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This product is primarily used by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications such as alkylation, cross-coupling reactions, and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: A key alkylating agent in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other drug intermediates.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a crucial intermediate for synthesizing dyes, flavors, fragrances, and liquid crystals.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in laboratories for nucleophilic substitution reactions, Grignard reagent preparation, and cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Kumada, Negishi).
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor or surface modifying agent in the development of advanced polymers and nanomaterials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Iodobutane
CAS No.	542-69-8
Molecular Formula	C4H9I
Molecular Weight	184.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyl Iodide; n-Butyl Iodide; Iodobutane; 1-Butyl Iodide; n-Butane, 1-iodo-; NSC 8411; Butane, 1-iodo-
EINECS	208-824-2

Quality Control

Our 1-Iodobutane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.615 - 1.625 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.498 - 1.502
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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