Description

3-Iodobenzonitrile is a versatile halogenated aromatic nitrile building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures through cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it serves as a key precursor for active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions such as Suzuki, Sonogashira, and Heck couplings to form biaryl and other conjugated systems.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: A standard reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Iodobenzonitrile
CAS No.	69113-59-3
Molecular Formula	C7H4IN
Molecular Weight	229.02 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Cyanoiodobenzene; m-Iodobenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 3-iodo-; 3-Iodophenyl cyanide; 1-Cyano-3-iodobenzene; m-Iodophenyl cyanide; 3-Iodobenzene carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Iodobenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and lot-to-lot consistency suitable for demanding synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.