Description

4-Iodopentylbenzene is a valuable halogenated aromatic intermediate with a reactive iodine substituent on a pentyl side chain. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling key carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for coupling reactions like Suzuki-Miyaura cross-couplings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce functional aromatic groups into polymer backbones to alter physical properties.
• Chemical Biology & Bioconjugation: Acts as a reagent for labeling biomolecules or modifying peptides and proteins in research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodopentylbenzene
CAS No.	85017-60-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₅I
Molecular Weight	274.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Iodo-4-pentylbenzene; 4-Pentylphenyl iodide; 4-Pentyl-1-iodobenzene; 1-(4-Iodophenyl)pentane; p-Pentylphenyl iodide; p-Iodopentylbenzene; Pentylbenzene, 4-iodo-; Benzene, 1-iodo-4-pentyl-
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Quality Control

Our 4-Iodopentylbenzene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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