Description

2-Iodobiphenyl is a versatile halogenated aromatic compound that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its utility for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly through cross-coupling reactions. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries who require high-purity building blocks for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds containing biphenyl or diaryl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require halogenated biphenyl structures.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating organic electronic materials, such as those used in OLEDs and semiconductors.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and Negishi coupling reactions to form biaryl and extended π-conjugated systems.
• Ligand Preparation: Used in the synthesis of specialized ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard in quality control and method development laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodobiphenyl
CAS No.	64420-96-8
Molecular Formula	C12H9I
Molecular Weight	280.10 g/mol
Synonyms	[1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-iodide; 2-Iodo-1,1'-biphenyl; o-Iodobiphenyl; Biphenyl-2-yl iodide; 2-Phenyliodobenzene; (2-Iodophenyl)benzene; Iodobiphenyl
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Quality Control

Our 2-Iodobiphenyl is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material suitable for research and development under cGMP guidelines upon request.

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 oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	34 - 38 °C
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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