Description

2,4,6-Trichloroiodobenzene is a halogenated aromatic compound that serves as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both chlorine and iodine substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules through selective cross-coupling and functional group transformations. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing new active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides requiring specific halogenated aromatic cores.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, and other functional materials where precise halogen substitution patterns are required.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine moiety acts as an excellent handle for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Sonogashira, and Heck couplings.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of specialized phosphine ligands and organometallic catalysts.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new organic transformation pathways in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Trichloroiodobenzene
CAS No.	6324-50-1
Molecular Formula	C6H2Cl3I
Molecular Weight	321.34 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Trichloro-2-iodobenzene; Benzene, 1,3,5-trichloro-2-iodo-; 2-Iodo-1,3,5-trichlorobenzene; 2,4,6-Trichloro-1-iodobenzene; TCIB; Iodotrichlorobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4,6-Trichloroiodobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	<10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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