Description

5-(3-Iodophenyl)-5-Oxovaleronitrile is a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate featuring a strategically functionalized aromatic ring. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of complex molecules, enabling the introduction of both an iodophenyl group and a reactive nitrile moiety. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its reactive halogen and nitrile functionalities.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the research and production of advanced polymers and liquid crystals where its aromatic and polar groups modify material properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine atom makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) to form complex biaryl structures.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(3-Iodophenyl)-5-Oxovaleronitrile
CAS No.	898767-94-7
Molecular Formula	C11H10INO
Molecular Weight	299.11 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(3-Iodophenyl)-5-oxopentanenitrile; 4-(3-Iodobenzoyl)butyronitrile; 3-Iodobenzoylbutyronitrile; 5-Oxo-5-(3-iodophenyl)valeronitrile; γ-Oxo-3-iodobenzenebutanenitrile; 3'-Iodobenzoylbutyronitrile; 4-(3-Iodobenzoyl)butanenitrile; 898767-94-7
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(3-Iodophenyl)-5-Oxovaleronitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and process development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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