Description

3-Iodophthalic Acid is a high-purity, versatile aromatic iodinated dicarboxylic acid building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a reactive iodine substituent and two carboxylic acid groups, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications such as ligand synthesis, polymer modification, and the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in creating iodinated aromatic cores for targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the iodine atom enhances biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed to create sophisticated chelating ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and homogeneous catalysis.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier for producing specialty polymers with specific thermal, optical, or electronic properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: A building block for synthesizing charge-transport materials and organic semiconductors used in OLEDs and photovoltaics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development, cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck), and exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Iodophthalic Acid
CAS No.	6937-34-4
Molecular Formula	C8H5IO4
Molecular Weight	292.03 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Iodobenzene-1,2-dicarboxylic Acid; 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid, 3-Iodo-; Phthalic Acid, 3-Iodo-; 3-Iodo-1,2-benzenedicarboxylic Acid; 3-Iodophthalate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Iodophthalic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). The compound should be kept away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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