Description

Ethyl 4-Iodobutyrate is a versatile organic iodide ester, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive iodine atom and ester functionality, enabling efficient carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond formation. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring butyric acid derivatives or iodine-containing motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in alkylation reactions, cross-coupling reactions (e.g., with palladium catalysts), and as a starting material for the preparation of other functionalized butyric acid derivatives.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals and specialty polymers.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of specific ester-based aroma compounds.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological studies and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-Iodobutyrate
CAS No.	7425-53-8
Molecular Formula	C6H11IO2
Molecular Weight	242.06 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Iodobutanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-Iodobutanoate; Butanoic acid, 4-iodo-, ethyl ester; Ethyl γ-Iodobutyrate; NSC 9247; Ethyl 4-iodobutylate; γ-Iodobutyric Acid Ethyl Ester
EINECS	231-058-5

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Iodobutyrate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthesis and research. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, appearance, and specific impurities.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.60 - 1.70
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.490 - 1.500

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