Description

3-Iodobenzoic Acid is a versatile halogenated aromatic carboxylic acid, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the iodine atom, which acts as an excellent leaving group and facilitates various cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, functional polymers, and specialized chemical intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents via Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for creating iodinated aromatic cores in advanced electronic and display materials.
• Organic Ligand Preparation: Employed to synthesize iodinated benzoic acid derivatives that can act as ligands in catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic transformations and methodologies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the custom synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Iodobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	618-51-9
Molecular Formula	C7H5IO2
Molecular Weight	248.02 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Iodobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-iodo-; 3-Carboxyiodobenzene; meta-Iodobenzoic Acid; 3-IBA; 3-Iodobenzenecarboxylic Acid; AI3-15300; NSC 9376
EINECS	210-548-8

Quality Control

Our 3-Iodobenzoic Acid is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system. We provide material that meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis are available upon request to ensure full transparency and support your quality assurance protocols.

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. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	185°C - 190°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm

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