Description

4-Iodobutyric Acid is a versatile halogenated carboxylic acid building block, essential for organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its reactive iodine and carboxylic acid functional groups make it a critical intermediate for constructing more complex molecules through coupling and substitution reactions. This high-purity compound is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of iodine-containing drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile precursor for alkylation, chain extension, and the introduction of iodine atoms into target molecules.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of advanced organic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Bioconjugation & Labeling: Useful in biochemical research for modifying peptides, proteins, or other biomolecules.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like the Heck, Suzuki, and Sonogashira couplings.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodobutyric Acid
CAS No.	7425-27-6
Molecular Formula	C4H7IO2
Molecular Weight	214.00 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Iodobutanoic Acid; γ-Iodobutyric Acid; Butanoic acid, 4-iodo-; NSC 60529; Iodobutyric Acid; 4-Iodo-n-butyric Acid; 4-IBA
EINECS	231-057-7

Quality Control

Our 4-Iodobutyric Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.