Description

2-Biphenylzinc Iodide is a versatile organozinc reagent, specifically a diarylzinc compound, widely used in modern organic synthesis. Its value lies in its high functional group tolerance and selectivity in cross-coupling reactions, enabling the efficient construction of complex biaryl structures. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries who require reliable, high-purity intermediates for developing active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key building block for creating novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates via Negishi and other cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Development: Used in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific biphenyl backbones.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and ligands for catalysis, where precise molecular architecture is critical.
• Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized phosphine and N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Facilitates the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances that incorporate biphenyl motifs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Biphenylzinc Iodide
CAS No.	738580-35-3
Molecular Formula	C12H9IZn
Molecular Weight	353.48 g/mol
Synonyms	(1,1'-Biphenyl-2-yl)zinc iodide; 2-Biphenylylzinc iodide; Zinc, (1,1'-biphenyl-2-yl)-, iodide (1:1); (2-Biphenylyl)zinc iodide; Biphenyl-2-ylzinc iodide; Di(2-biphenylyl)zinc (related); 2-Phenylphenylzinc iodide
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Quality Control

Our 2-Biphenylzinc Iodide is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high reactivity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including titration for active zinc content and spectroscopic methods for identity and purity verification. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place, ideally at 2-8°C for long-term stability. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry, inert environment to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution or solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 0.5 M in THF (or as specified) / ≥ 95% (solid form)
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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