Description

5-(4-Iodophenyl)-5-Oxovaleric Acid is a high-purity iodinated aromatic compound serving as a versatile synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in the strategic incorporation of an iodine atom and a carboxylic acid functional group, enabling diverse coupling and derivatization reactions in advanced organic synthesis. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of complex drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and as a scaffold for creating libraries of compounds in medicinal chemistry.
• Bioconjugation: The carboxylic acid group enables coupling to biomolecules for probe and linker development in biochemical research.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for exploratory organic synthesis and process development in laboratory and pilot-scale settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(4-Iodophenyl)-5-Oxovaleric Acid
CAS No.	898790-95-9
Molecular Formula	C11H11IO3
Molecular Weight	318.11 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(4-Iodophenyl)-5-oxopentanoic Acid; 5-Oxo-5-(4-iodophenyl)valeric Acid; 4-Iodobenzoylbutyric Acid; 5-(p-Iodophenyl)-5-oxovaleric Acid; γ-Oxo-4-iodohydrocinnamic Acid; 4'-Iodo-δ-oxovalerophenone; 898790-95-9; 5-(4-Iodobenzoyl)butyric Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(4-Iodophenyl)-5-Oxovaleric Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive 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 Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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