Description

2-Amino-5-Iodobenzaldehyde is a versatile halogenated aromatic aldehyde building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an aldehyde and an amino group ortho to an iodine atom, makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and functional materials. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, including quinazolines and benzimidazoles, which are core structures in many drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require halogenated aromatic scaffolds.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for creating organic ligands in catalysis, as well as monomers for specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) due to the reactive iodine substituent, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialized azo dyes and colorants with specific light-fastness and chromatic properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Amino-5-Iodobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	99471-71-3
Molecular Formula	C7H6INO
Molecular Weight	262.04 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Iodo-2-aminobenzaldehyde; 2-Amino-5-iodobenzenecarboxaldehyde; 5-Iodoanthranilaldehyde; (5-Iodo-2-aminophenyl)methanal; Benzenecarboxaldehyde, 2-amino-5-iodo-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-5-Iodobenzaldehyde is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage and to minimize exposure to air and moisture during use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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