Description

3-Iodobenzaldehyde is a versatile halogenated aromatic aldehyde, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the iodine substituent, which provides a reactive handle for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to construct complex molecules for active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of novel therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or precursor in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine atom acts as an excellent leaving group in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, and Sonogashira couplings for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D laboratories as a standard reagent for method development and exploratory synthesis.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Iodobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	696-41-3
Molecular Formula	C7H5IO
Molecular Weight	232.02 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Iodobenzaldehyde; 3-Iodobenzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-iodo-; m-Formyliodobenzene; 3-Iodophenyl aldehyde; 3-Iodobenzene-1-carbaldehyde; 3-Iodobenzoic aldehyde; 3-Iodobenzaldehyde (m-Iodobenzaldehyde)
EINECS	211-795-5

Quality Control

Our 3-Iodobenzaldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and 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 kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	56 - 60 °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.