Description
2-Fluoro-4-iodonitrobenzene (CAS No. 2996-31-8) is a high-purity halogenated nitroaromatic compound with the molecular formula C6H3FINO2. This fine chemical is an essential building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine and iodine substituents on a nitrobenzene scaffold, enables selective functionalization in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic aromatic substitutions. Ideal for researchers in medicinal chemistry and material science, our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (HPLC) and is supplied in sealed, light-resistant packaging to maintain stability. Available in gram to kilogram quantities with customizable packaging options.
Properties
- CAS Number: 2996-31-8
- Complexity: 161
- IUPAC Name: 2-fluoro-4-iodo-1-nitro-benzene
- InChI: InChI=1S/C6H3FINO2/c7-5-3-4(8)1-2-6(5)9(10)11/h1-3H
- InChI Key: UVJQZMONVWFIHE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 266.91925
- Molecular Formula: C6H3FINO2
- Molecular Weight: 267.00
- SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1I)F)[N+](=O)[O-]
- Topological: 45.8
- Monoisotopic Mass: 266.91925
- Synonyms: 2-Fluoro-4-iodonitrobenzene, 806-998-1, 2-Fluoro-4-iodo-1-nitrobenzene, 2996-31-8, MFCD18396989, SCHEMBL18397203, DTXSID90598224, LH0066, AKOS005216823, s10422, DS-15579, SY116249, DB-346998, EN300-196781
Application
2-Fluoro-4-iodonitrobenzene serves as a versatile intermediate in Suzuki-Miyaura and Ullmann coupling reactions for synthesizing biaryl compounds. Its electron-deficient aromatic ring facilitates nucleophilic substitution reactions, making it valuable in pharmaceutical derivatization. The compound is also employed in the development of liquid crystals and OLED materials due to its halogen-rich structure. Researchers utilize it to introduce fluorine and iodine motifs into complex molecules for drug discovery programs.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302+H312+H332 (33.3%): Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, oral; acute toxicity, dermal; acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H312 (100%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H332 (100%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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