Description

1,2-Diiodopropane is a versatile organoiodine compound with the CAS number 598-29-8, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a bifunctional alkylating agent, enabling the construction of complex molecular frameworks. This chemical 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: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Serves as an intermediate in the manufacture of advanced electronic display components.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Valuable reagent in palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions (e.g., Negishi, Stille) for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a propylene linker or iodination agent in laboratory-scale and process chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of novel polymers and functional organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Diiodopropane
CAS No.	598-29-8
Molecular Formula	C3H6I2
Molecular Weight	295.89 g/mol
Synonyms	Propylene Iodide; 1,2-Propylene Iodide; Propane-1,2-diyl diiodide; 1,2-Diiodo-propane; DIH; 1,2-Diiodo-1-methylethane; (R*,S*)-(±)-1,2-Diiodopropane
EINECS	209-927-1

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Diiodopropane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC or HPLC and identification by FTIR, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, it is recommended to keep the container under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain purity and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	2.40 - 2.50
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.630 - 1.640

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