Description

1-Chloro-2,5-Diiodobenzene is a halogenated aromatic compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This versatile intermediate is valued for its unique reactivity profile, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications such as cross-coupling reactions and the synthesis of functionalized arenes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogen atoms for further functionalization.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or precursor in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and specialty polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, and Sonogashira couplings due to the presence of iodine and chlorine atoms with different reactivities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-2,5-Diiodobenzene
CAS No.	79887-23-3
Molecular Formula	C6H3ClI2
Molecular Weight	364.35 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Diiodo-1-chlorobenzene; 1-Chloro-2,5-diiodo-benzene; Benzene, 1-chloro-2,5-diiodo-; 2,5-Diiodochlorobenzene; Chloro-2,5-diiodobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-2,5-Diiodobenzene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR for comprehensive characterization. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

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
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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