Description

2-Iodobenzoic Acid is a versatile halogenated aromatic carboxylic acid, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the iodine atom, which acts as an excellent leaving group and facilitates various cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and novel functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a benzoic acid scaffold with further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its ability to participate in coupling reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile reagent in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl compounds.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing certain iodine-containing complex dyes and pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	88-67-5
Molecular Formula	C7H5IO2
Molecular Weight	248.02 g/mol
Synonyms	o-Iodobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-iodo-; 2-Carboxyiodobenzene; ortho-Iodobenzoic Acid; IBA; 2-Iodobenzenecarboxylic acid; AI3-15315; NSC 402124
EINECS	201-853-4

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodobenzoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	160°C - 164°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm

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