Description

2-Iodooctane is a versatile organic halide compound, serving as a crucial building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its reactivity as an alkylating agent and its utility in cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise carbon chain extension and functional group introduction are required.

Application

• As a key alkylating agent in organic synthesis for the introduction of the octyl group.
• Intermediate in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Precursor in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Negishi or Kumada couplings.
• Starting material for the synthesis of liquid crystals and advanced organic materials.
• Used in agrochemical research for the development of novel crop protection agents.
• Employed in academic and industrial R&D for method development and scale-up studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodooctane
CAS No.	629-27-6
Molecular Formula	C8H17I
Molecular Weight	240.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Iodo-2-methylheptane; sec-Octyl Iodide; (RS)-2-Iodooctane; Iodooctane; Octane, 2-iodo-; 2-Octyl Iodide; (±)-2-Iodooctane
EINECS	211-083-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodooctane is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to verify identity and assay. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.30 - 1.35 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.485 - 1.495
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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