Description

Benzeneacetyl Chloride, 2-Iodo- is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, distinguished by the presence of an iodine substituent. This compound serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the efficient introduction of the 2-iodobenzoyl moiety into target molecules. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring halogenated aromatic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the iodine atom can facilitate further functionalization.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialized polymers and liquid crystals.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Essential for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions due to the reactive iodo group.
• Peptide & Protein Research: Employed in the acylation of amino groups or as a derivatization agent in biochemical studies.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex halogenated dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzeneacetyl Chloride, 2-Iodo-
CAS No.	62300-07-6
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClIO
Molecular Weight	280.49 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodobenzoyl Chloride; o-Iodobenzoyl Chloride; (2-Iodophenyl)carbonyl Chloride; 2-Iodobenzoic Acid Chloride; Benzoyl Chloride, 2-iodo-; α,2-Iodobenzoyl Chloride; 2-Iodo-α-chlorotoluene (obsolete); 2-Iodobenzenecarbonyl Chloride
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Quality Control

Our Benzeneacetyl Chloride, 2-Iodo- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to brown liquid or crystalline mass
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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