Description

6-(2-Iodophenyl)-6-Oxohexanenitrile is a specialized organic building block featuring a nitrile and a ketone functional group on an alkyl chain attached to an iodinated aromatic ring. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists working in fine chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a functionalized iodobenzene moiety.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and scale-up of novel herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: The iodine atom provides a handle for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck), enabling the creation of complex ligands for catalysis.
• Material Science Precursor: Can be utilized in the development of organic electronic materials or liquid crystals due to its aromatic core and polar functional groups.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects undertaken by CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations).
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for methodological studies in organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-(2-Iodophenyl)-6-Oxohexanenitrile
CAS No.	898768-03-1
Molecular Formula	C13H12INO
Molecular Weight	325.15 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Oxo-6-(2-iodophenyl)hexanenitrile; 2'-Iodo-ω-oxohexanenitrile; 6-(2-Iodobenzoyl)hexanenitrile; Hexanenitrile, 6-(2-iodophenyl)-6-oxo-; ω-Oxo-2'-iodophenylhexanenitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 6-(2-Iodophenyl)-6-Oxohexanenitrile adheres to strict internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

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)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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