Description
2,4,6-Trifluoroiodobenzene (CAS: 41860-63-3) is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic compound with the molecular formula C6H2F3I. This versatile reagent is widely used in organic synthesis, particularly in cross-coupling reactions, due to its reactive iodine substituent and electron-deficient aromatic ring. Its trifluoromethyl groups enhance stability and influence reactivity, making it ideal for pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science research. Available in >98% purity, this compound is supplied in rigorously tested batches to ensure consistency for demanding applications. Proper handling under inert conditions is recommended due to its sensitivity to light and moisture.
Properties
- CAS Number: 41860-63-3
- Complexity: 108
- IUPAC Name: 1,3,5-trifluoro-2-iodo-benzene
- InChI: InChI=1S/C6H2F3I/c7-3-1-4(8)6(10)5(9)2-3/h1-2H
- InChI Key: CTUZRFPGJAMCBX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 257.91533
- Molecular Formula: C6H2F3I
- Molecular Weight: 257.98
- SMILES: C1=C(C=C(C(=C1F)I)F)F
- Monoisotopic Mass: 257.91533
- Synonyms: 2,4,6-Trifluoroiodobenzene, 41860-63-3, 805-427-3, 1,3,5-trifluoro-2-iodobenzene, 506407-82-5, 1,3,5-trifluoro-2-iodo-benzene, MFCD03095328, SCHEMBL2929573, DTXSID20964877, AKOS014994961, DS-2193, DB-292217
2,4,6-Trifluoroiodobenzene serves as a key intermediate in Suzuki-Miyaura and Ullmann coupling reactions for synthesizing complex fluorinated aromatics. It is employed in pharmaceutical research to introduce trifluoromethyl groups into drug candidates, enhancing metabolic stability. The compound also finds use in liquid crystal and polymer chemistry for modifying electronic properties of advanced materials.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- Not Classified
- Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 1 of 1 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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