Description

2-Iodoisophthalonitrile is a halogenated aromatic nitrile compound that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both an iodine substituent and two cyano groups, makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and functional materials. This high-purity building block is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and advanced polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Functional Material Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for electronic and photonic applications.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Intermediate for producing high-performance, halogenated organic dyes and pigments.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A valuable starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and academic laboratories exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodoisophthalonitrile
CAS No.	81725-16-8
Molecular Formula	C8H3IN2
Molecular Weight	270.03 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dicyano-2-iodobenzene; 2-Iodo-1,3-dicyanobenzene; Isophthalonitrile, 2-iodo-; 2-Iodobenzene-1,3-dicarbonitrile; 81725-16-8; AI3-52698; BRN 6401515; CTK8G8095
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodoisophthalonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR for structural confirmation, to meet the exacting standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 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.