Molekula
3-Iodobenzoic acid
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3-Iodobenzoic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid with an iodine substituent at the meta position, commonly used as a reagent in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, and radiolabeling studies. It appears as a white crystalline solid with a molecular formula of C7H5IO2 (C6H4(I)COOH) and a molecular weight of 248.02 g/mol. Store at ambient conditions. The product carries a signal word of "Warning" for safety. Molekula supplies 3-Iodobenzoic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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25 g — £41.90 per pack ex VAT · £50.28 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Water | <0.5% |
| Assay | >99% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 21123261 |
| CAS Number | 618-51-9 |
| IUPAC Name | 3-iodobenzoic acid |
| EC Number | 210-555-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H4(I)COOH |
| Molecular Weight | 248.02 |
| Exact Mass | 247.9334 |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=CC(=C1)I)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | KVBWBCRPWVKFQT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C7H5IO2/c8-6-3-1-2-5(4-6)7(9)10/h1-4H,(H,9,10) |
| PubChem CID | 12060 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2916.39.4600 |
| Tariff Code | 2916399090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- BENZOIC ACID, 3-(IODOCARBONYL)-
- Benzoic acid, 3-iodo-
- Benzoic acid, m-iodo-
- M-CARBOXYIODOBENZENE
- m-Iodobenzoic acid
- meta-carboxy iodo-benzene
- META-IODOBENZOIC ACID
- NCIOpen2_003856
Frequently asked questions
What is 3-Iodobenzoic acid commonly used for?
3-Iodobenzoic acid is primarily used in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, and as an aryl iodide building block, serving as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki and Sonogashira couplings and as a precursor to radioiodinated derivatives such as N-succinimidyl 3-iodobenzoate used in protein labeling.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 3-Iodobenzoic acid?
The chemical formula is C₇H₅IO₂ (corrected from C₆H₄(I)COOH), and the molecular weight is 248.02 g/mol.
How should 3-Iodobenzoic acid be stored?
Store in a tightly sealed container at ambient temperature, away from moisture, light, and incompatible substances.
What purity grades are available for 3-Iodobenzoic acid?
Molekula supplies 98%+ purity (analytical/ACS grade) as standard; higher purity or custom grades may be available upon request.
Can Molekula supply 3-Iodobenzoic acid in bulk quantities?
Yes, bulk quantities are available—minimum order quantities and packaging options vary by grade and application; contact sales for details.
What documentation comes with an order of 3-Iodobenzoic acid?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.
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