Description

1-(Ethenyloxy)-2-Iodobenzene is a specialized aromatic ether and vinyl iodide compound, serving as a valuable bifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a vinyl ether and an aryl iodide moiety, makes it a versatile precursor for constructing complex molecules through cross-coupling and cyclization reactions. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of bioactive molecules, heterocycles, and potential drug candidates via palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Heck, Suzuki, Sonogashira).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific aryl-ether architectures.
• Material Science & Organic Electronics: Serves as a monomer or precursor for conjugated polymers, organic semiconductors, and liquid crystalline materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for methodology development, exploring new catalytic cycles, and synthesizing complex natural product analogs.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing specialized phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene ligands where the iodobenzene core is functionalized.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring precise molecular control.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Ethenyloxy)-2-Iodobenzene
CAS No.	57056-90-3
Molecular Formula	C8H7IO
Molecular Weight	246.05 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodophenyl vinyl ether; o-Iodophenyl vinyl ether; Vinyl 2-iodophenyl ether; 1-Ethenyloxy-2-iodobenzene; 2-Iodophenoxyethene; (2-Iodophenoxy)ethylene; 57056-90-3; 1-(Vinyloxy)-2-iodobenzene
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Quality Control

Our 1-(Ethenyloxy)-2-Iodobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to confirm identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to strong light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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