Description

1-Iodo-3-Nitrobenzene is a versatile halogenated nitroaromatic compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an iodine substituent and a nitro group on the benzene ring, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, dyes, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring halogenated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to introduce the iodophenyl moiety into more complex molecular architectures.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialty dyes and colorants.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D for method development and scale-up studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Iodo-3-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	645-00-1
Molecular Formula	C6H4INO2
Molecular Weight	249.01 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitroiodobenzene; m-Iodonitrobenzene; 3-Iodonitrobenzene; 1-Iodo-3-nitrobenzene; 3-Nitro-1-iodobenzene; m-Nitroiodobenzene; NSC 6056
EINECS	211-447-9

Quality Control

Our 1-Iodo-3-Nitrobenzene is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, supporting its use in regulated synthesis pathways.

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-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	36 - 40 °C
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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