Description

Diiodoacetonitrile is a versatile halogenated organic compound with the CAS number 959961-04-7, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring two iodine atoms on an acetonitrile backbone, makes it a valuable reagent for introducing iodine functional groups and constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of iodinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring halogenated structures.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile electrophile and building block for C-I bond formation in complex molecule assembly, including natural product synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing iodinated probes and tags for imaging, labeling, and studying biological systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diiodoacetonitrile
CAS No.	959961-04-7
Molecular Formula	C2HI2N
Molecular Weight	292.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetonitrile, diiodo-; Diiodomethyl cyanide; Iodoacetonitrile, di-; 2,2-Diiodoacetonitrile; Cyanodiiodomethane; Diiodoethanenitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Diiodoacetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay (HPLC), identification (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling, to meet the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results 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, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere if prolonged storage is required to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline solid or liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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