Description

4-Iodobenzophenone is a versatile and high-purity iodinated aromatic ketone, 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 a site 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 create complex molecules and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring aryl-iodide functional groups for Suzuki or Heck cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactivity to construct complex aromatic structures.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing iodinated aromatic cores used in electronic and photonic materials.
• Organic Ligand Preparation: Utilized to create specialized ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A fundamental reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and for exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodobenzophenone
CAS No.	6136-66-9
Molecular Formula	C13H9IO
Molecular Weight	308.12 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Iodophenyl)(phenyl)methanone; p-Iodobenzophenone; Benzophenone, 4-iodo-; 4-Iodophenyl phenyl ketone; 1-Iodo-4-benzoylbenzene; NSC 406908; AI3-15300
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Quality Control

Our 4-Iodobenzophenone is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR for comprehensive characterization. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	118°C - 122°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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