Description

4,4'-Diiodo-2,2'-Dimethylbiphenyl is a high-purity, diaryliodonium-based organic intermediate. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and functional materials. It is needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring a biphenyl core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides and fungicides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other advanced organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic coupling partner in metal-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki-Miyaura and Stille couplings.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer or chain modifier for producing high-performance polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Diiodo-2,2'-Dimethylbiphenyl
CAS No.	69571-02-4
Molecular Formula	C14H12I2
Molecular Weight	434.05 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2'-Dimethyl-4,4'-diiodobiphenyl; 4,4'-Diiodo-2,2'-dimethyl-1,1'-biphenyl; Diiododimethylbiphenyl; Biphenyl, 4,4'-diiodo-2,2'-dimethyl-; 4,4'-Bis(iodo)-2,2'-dimethylbiphenyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4'-Diiodo-2,2'-Dimethylbiphenyl is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with batch-specific data are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines

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