Description

2-Iodooctane is a versatile organic iodide compound, serving as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as an efficient alkylating agent and a key intermediate for introducing the octyl group into target molecules. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly in carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkyl halide source in nucleophilic substitution reactions, Grignard reagent formation, and cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi).
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: Employed in the production of intermediates for liquid crystals, OLED materials, and other advanced functional polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Can be utilized as an intermediate in the synthesis of specific aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodooctane
CAS No.	557-36-8
Molecular Formula	C8H17I
Molecular Weight	240.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Iodo-2-methylheptane; sec-Octyl Iodide; (RS)-2-Iodooctane; (±)-2-Iodooctane; 2-Methylheptyl Iodide; Octane, 2-iodo-; Iodooctane, secondary; NSC 60544
EINECS	209-168-2

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodooctane is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.33 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.492
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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