Description

4-Cyano-2'-Iodobenzophenone is a high-value, multi-functional organic intermediate featuring both cyano and iodo functional groups on a benzophenone scaffold. This unique structure makes it a critical building block for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications in drug discovery, ligand synthesis, and the creation of specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly in oncology and CNS research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogen and nitrile groups for structural diversity.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) due to the reactive iodine moiety, facilitating carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized for constructing complex chelating ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Functions as a building block for synthesizing specialized dyes and pigments with specific light-absorption properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyano-2'-Iodobenzophenone
CAS No.	890098-63-2
Molecular Formula	C14H8INO
Molecular Weight	333.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2'-Iodo-4-cyanobenzophenone; 4-Cyanobenzophenone-2'-iodo; (4-Cyanophenyl)(2-iodophenyl)methanone; Benzophenone, 4-cyano-2'-iodo-; 890098-63-2; 4-CN-2'-I-BP
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Cyano-2'-Iodobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous 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 comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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