Description

4-Fluoro-2-Iodobenzoic Acid is a high-purity halogenated benzoic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine and iodine substituents, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Building block for creating organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers with specific optoelectronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design of molecular probes and tags for imaging and diagnostic applications due to the reactivity of the iodine moiety.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: Employed by contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) for client-specific synthetic routes and process development.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-2-Iodobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	56096-89-0
Molecular Formula	C7H4FIO2
Molecular Weight	266.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodo-4-fluorobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-fluoro-2-iodo-; 4-Fluoro-2-iodobenzoic acid; 4-Fluoro-2-iodobenzenecarboxylic acid; 2-Iodo-4-fluorobenzenecarboxylic acid; 56096-89-0; 4-F-2-I-BA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-2-Iodobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of research and production applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent high quality.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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