Description

(4-Iodobutyl)Benzene is a versatile organic building block featuring a benzene ring linked to a four-carbon alkyl chain terminated with an iodine atom. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules via cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing active ingredients and novel compounds. Its utility extends to advanced material science for creating functionalized polymers and liquid crystals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a butylbenzene moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as an electrophilic partner in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Heck, Suzuki, Negishi couplings) to form new carbon-carbon bonds.
• Liquid Crystal & Advanced Material Production: Employed as a building block for creating mesogenic units in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other functional organic materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing complex organic frameworks and exploring new synthetic methodologies.
• Derivatization Agent: Used to introduce a hydrophobic phenylbutyl group into target molecules for analytical or material property modification.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Iodobutyl)Benzene
CAS No.	64283-87-0
Molecular Formula	C10H13I
Molecular Weight	260.12 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Iodobutyl)benzene; 4-Iodobutylbenzene; (4-Iodobutyl)benzene; Butylbenzene, 4-iodo-; 1-Phenyl-4-iodobutane; 4-Phenyl-1-iodobutane; Benzene, (4-iodobutyl)-; ω-Iodobutylbenzene
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Quality Control

Our (4-Iodobutyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development applications.

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 flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/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.