1,2,4-Trichloro-5-iodobenzene

• CAT Number: R025207
• CAS Number: 7145-82-6
• Molecular Formula: C6H2Cl3I
• Molecular Weight: 307.336
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2,4,5-Trichloro-1-iodobenzene; 2,4,5-Trichloroiodobenzene; NSC 74997
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1,2,4-trichloro-5-iodobenzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H2Cl3I/c7-3-1-5(9)6(10)2-4(3)8/h1-2H
• InChIKey: KKXMBRLCXIPURK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C(C(=CC(=C1Cl)I)Cl)Cl

1,2,4-Trichloro-5-iodobenzene is a halogenated aromatic compound featuring three chlorine atoms and one iodine atom attached to a benzene ring. This compound is valuable in organic synthesis, particularly for creating more complex molecules through halogen-exchange reactions and cross-coupling techniques. Its unique halogen pattern makes it useful for designing novel materials, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. Researchers explore its role in synthetic methodologies, including its potential use in catalysis and its applications in developing biologically active compounds for therapeutic research.