Description

2-Iodo-4-Nitroaniline is a halogenated aromatic amine derivative that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an iodine substituent and a nitro group on an aniline core, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications such as coupling reactions and the development of functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring halogenated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for the development of specialized azo dyes and colorants.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional organic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira) due to the reactive iodine atom.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new synthetic pathways and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodo-4-Nitroaniline
CAS No.	6293-83-0
Molecular Formula	C6H5IN2O2
Molecular Weight	264.02 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-2-iodoaniline; 2-Iodo-4-nitrobenzenamine; 1-Amino-2-iodo-4-nitrobenzene; Benzenamine, 2-iodo-4-nitro-; 2-Iodo-4-nitro-phenylamine; 4-Nitro-o-iodoaniline; o-Iodo-p-nitroaniline
EINECS	228-548-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodo-4-Nitroaniline is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial-scale synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and tendency to be easily oxidized, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation and to minimize exposure to air and moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	138°C - 142°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.