Description

1,2-Diiodobenzene is a high-purity, specialty aromatic compound primarily used as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of iodine atoms, which serve as excellent leaving groups and coupling partners in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions. This makes it an essential intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring specific aryl-aryl or aryl-heteroaryl bonds via Suzuki, Stille, or Ullmann coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the diiodobenzene scaffold is incorporated into bioactive compounds.
• Material Science & OLED Development: Serves as a building block for creating organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and light-emitting materials for electronic displays and devices.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysts used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing molecular libraries.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the multi-step synthesis of other high-value, complex fine chemicals and dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Diiodobenzene
CAS No.	615-42-9
Molecular Formula	C6H4I2
Molecular Weight	329.90 g/mol
Synonyms	o-Diiodobenzene; 1,2-Diiodobenzol; Benzene, 1,2-diiodo-; ortho-Diiodobenzene; o-Diiodobenzol; 1,2-DIIODOBENZENE; (1,2-Diiodophenyl)-
EINECS	210-433-6

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Diiodobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical processes.

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 flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber glass or otherwise opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	25-28°C

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