Description

1-Butynyl Iodide is a versatile organoiodine compound, serving as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its terminal alkyne and iodide functionalities make it a valuable reagent for constructing complex molecular architectures through cross-coupling and nucleophilic substitution reactions. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries developing novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring alkyne or vinyl iodide motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Building block for polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials via Sonogashira and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratory-scale and industrial organic synthesis for carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond formation.
• Chemical Research: Valuable tool in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery for creating compound libraries and probe molecules.
• Specialty Fine Chemicals: Intermediate in the production of dyes, pigments, and complex fragrance compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Butynyl Iodide
CAS No.	66794-29-4
Molecular Formula	C4H5I
Molecular Weight	179.99 g/mol
Synonyms	But-1-yn-1-yl iodide; 1-Butyne, 1-iodo-; 1-Iodobut-1-yne; 1-Butynyl iodide; Iodobut-1-yne; 1-Butyn-1-yl iodide; But-1-ynyl iodide
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Quality Control

Our 1-Butynyl Iodide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A 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 under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maximize stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 96.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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