Description

1,2-Diamino-4,5-Diiodobenzene is a high-purity, di-substituted aromatic amine derivative characterized by its two iodine atoms and two amino groups on the benzene ring. This unique structure makes it a valuable and versatile organic intermediate for advanced synthesis in pharmaceutical and material science research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of iodine-containing compounds for diagnostic or therapeutic applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the diiodobenzene core provides specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a precursor for creating complex ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and advanced organic frameworks (e.g., MOFs, COFs) due to its electron-rich and functionalizable structure.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for the production of specialized dyes and pigments, leveraging the amino and iodine substituents for color and property tuning.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Buchwald-Hartwig amination) to create complex biaryl and aryl amine structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Diamino-4,5-Diiodobenzene
CAS No.	76179-43-6
Molecular Formula	C6H6I2N2
Molecular Weight	375.94 g/mol
Synonyms	4,5-Diiodobenzene-1,2-diamine; 4,5-Diiodo-1,2-phenylenediamine; 1,2-Phenylenediamine, 4,5-diiodo-; 4,5-Diiodo-o-phenylenediamine; 1,2-Diamino-4,5-diiodobenzol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Diamino-4,5-Diiodobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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