Description

3-Iodo-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid is a halogenated nitrobenzoic acid derivative that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both an electron-withdrawing nitro group and a reactive iodine atom, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially in medicinal chemistry programs targeting specific receptors or enzymes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Building block for organic electronic materials, such as organic semiconductors or non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological processes due to the reactivity of the iodine moiety.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) to form biaryl and other complex structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Iodo-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	6313-17-3
Molecular Formula	C7H4INO4
Molecular Weight	293.02 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-3-iodobenzoic Acid; 3-Iodo-5-nitrobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-iodo-5-nitro-; 6313-17-3; 3-Iodo-5-nitro-benzoic acid; AI3-26060; NSC 403697; AC1L1U7P
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Iodo-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid is produced and tested under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay (HPLC), identification (IR, NMR), and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and scale-up applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber or opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.