Description

4-Cyano-4'-Iodobenzophenone is a high-purity, functionalized benzophenone derivative characterized by its distinct cyano and iodo substituents, making it a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate. This compound is engineered to provide researchers and manufacturers with a reliable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in advanced material and pharmaceutical synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise molecular modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules requiring halogenated or nitrile-functionalized aromatic systems.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced organic electronic materials, where its rigid, substituted benzophenone core contributes to desired photophysical and electronic properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as a building block for novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the reactivity of the iodine and nitrile groups for further functionalization.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers and cross-linking agents, where it can be incorporated to modify polymer backbone properties or introduce photo-reactive sites.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Functions as a substrate in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) and other metal-catalyzed transformations due to the reactive iodoarene moiety.
• Chemical Biology & Probe Development: Utilized in the design of molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems, where the iodine atom can serve as a handle for further labeling (e.g., radioiodination).

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyano-4'-Iodobenzophenone
CAS No.	890098-67-6
Molecular Formula	C14H8INO
Molecular Weight	333.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-Iodo-4-cyanobenzophenone; (4-Cyanophenyl)(4-iodophenyl)methanone; 4-Cyanobenzophenone-4'-iodide; Benzophenone, 4-cyano-4'-iodo-; 4-Iodobenzophenone-4'-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Cyano-4'-Iodobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and production use. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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