Description

4-Cyano-2,6-Diiodophenyl Butyrate is a specialized organic compound featuring a cyano group and two iodine atoms on a phenyl ring, esterified with butyric acid. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where heavy atom substitution is required. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material science sectors for creating novel compounds with specific electronic or steric properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially for non-invasive imaging agents or compounds requiring heavy atom effects.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, where the diiodo-substituted aromatic core can contribute to biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating advanced organic electronic materials due to its polarizable iodine atoms and cyano group.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine atoms make it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard or reference compound in methodological studies and for exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyano-2,6-Diiodophenyl Butyrate
CAS No.	71412-25-4
Molecular Formula	C11H9I2NO2
Molecular Weight	456.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Butanoic acid, 4-cyano-2,6-diiodophenyl ester; 2,6-Diiodo-4-cyanophenyl butyrate; 4-Cyano-2,6-diiodophenol butyrate; 4-CN-2,6-I2-phenyl butyrate; 71412-25-4; 4-Cyano-2,6-diiodophenyl butanoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Cyano-2,6-Diiodophenyl Butyrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should be minimized under direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	Contact for details

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