Description

1-n-Hexyl-4-Iodobenzene is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a linear hexyl chain and an iodine substituent on the aromatic ring. This specific molecular architecture makes it a valuable building block for advanced synthesis in pharmaceutical and materials science research. It is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, and complex small molecule APIs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring functionalized aromatic systems.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used in the synthesis of advanced liquid crystal compounds for display technologies, where the hexyl chain influences mesomorphic properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a precursor for organic semiconductors, hole-transport materials, and other components in OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine moiety makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira) to create complex biaryl structures.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the synthesis of experimental herbicides and fungicides that utilize halogenated aromatic compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial research in organic synthesis and methodology development.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-n-Hexyl-4-Iodobenzene
CAS No.	62150-34-9
Molecular Formula	C12H17I
Molecular Weight	288.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hexyl-1-iodobenzene; 1-Iodo-4-hexylbenzene; 4-Iodohexylbenzene; p-Hexyliodobenzene; (4-Iodophenyl)hexane; Hexyl-4-iodobenzene; 62150-34-9; 4-Hexylphenyl iodide
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Quality Control

Our 1-n-Hexyl-4-Iodobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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 strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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