Description

3,5-Dichloro-3'-Iodobenzophenone is a high-purity, multi-functional halogenated benzophenone derivative. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate, valued for its unique halogen substitution pattern which enables selective cross-coupling and functionalization reactions. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials, including ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and monomers for specialty polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design of molecular probes and tags due to the reactivity of the iodine moiety for bioconjugation.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An essential substrate for Suzuki, Sonogashira, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions in medicinal chemistry.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dichloro-3'-Iodobenzophenone
CAS No.	951891-59-1
Molecular Formula	C13H7Cl2IO
Molecular Weight	393.00 g/mol
Synonyms	3'-Iodo-3,5-dichlorobenzophenone; (3'-Iodophenyl)(3,5-dichlorophenyl)methanone; 3,5-Dichloro-3'-iodo-benzophenone; Benzophenone, 3,5-dichloro-3'-iodo-; 3,5-Dichloro-3-iodobenzophenone; 951891-59-1; Methanone, (3,5-dichlorophenyl)(3-iodophenyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dichloro-3'-Iodobenzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage 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
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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