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4′-Iodoacetophenone (CAS 13329-40-3)

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Alternate Names:
1-(4-Iodophenyl)ethan-1-one
CAS Number:
13329-40-3
Molecular Weight:
246.05
Molecular Formula:
C8H7IO
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4′-Iodoacetophenone is a compound of interest in organic chemistry research due to its utility as a precursor in various synthetic pathways. Its iodo and carbonyl functional groups make it a versatile reagent for cross-coupling reactions, such as the Suzuki or Heck reactions, allowing for the construction of more complex organic systems. Researchers value it for the introduction of iodine into aromatic rings, which can then be used in further functionalization steps, such as halogen exchange or oxidative addition in palladium-catalyzed processes. The acetophenone moiety of the molecule also plays a role in studies of aromatic ketones, where it can undergo enolization, reduction, or serve as a building block for heterocyclic compounds. The ability to modify the phenyl ring through electrophilic aromatic substitution makes 4′-Iodoacetophenone a pivotal compound in the design and synthesis of new materials, dyes, and other chemicals, providing a pathway to explore novel chemical properties and reactions.


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4′-Iodoacetophenone, 5 g

sc-252232
5 g
$14.00

4′-Iodoacetophenone, 25 g

sc-252232A
25 g
$28.00

4′-Iodoacetophenone, 100 g

sc-252232B
100 g
$74.00