Description

2-Iodopyridine is a versatile halogenated heterocyclic building block of significant importance in modern synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its reactivity, where the iodine atom serves as an excellent leaving group, facilitating a wide range of cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki, Stille, and Negishi couplings. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require precise molecular construction for developing active ingredients, ligands, and advanced organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those containing pyridine cores for antiviral, anticancer, and CNS-active compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the pyridine moiety is integral to biological activity.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science: Employed in the construction of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and conductive polymers, due to its ability to undergo efficient cross-coupling.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in organometallic chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the custom synthesis of specialty chemicals for various high-value industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodopyridine
CAS No.	5029-67-4
Molecular Formula	C5H4IN
Molecular Weight	204.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodopyridine; Pyridine, 2-iodo-; α-Iodopyridine; 2-Pyridyl iodide; Iodopyridine; 2-Iodo-pyridin; NSC 3718
EINECS	225-714-3

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodopyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity while controlling for critical impurities. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber glass or otherwise opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	90 - 94 °C
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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