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2-Iodobenzoic acid

98%

Synonym(s):

o-Iodobenzoic acid, IBA

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Linear Formula:
IC6H4CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
248.02
Beilstein:
1861406
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

98%

mp

160-162 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

OC(=O)c1ccccc1I

InChI

1S/C7H5IO2/c8-6-4-2-1-3-5(6)7(9)10/h1-4H,(H,9,10)

InChI key

CJNZAXGUTKBIHP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

2-Iodobenzoic acid can be used as a reactant in the synthesis of oligo(m-phenylene ethynylenes), (±)-lycoricidine and various detoxifiers of organophosphorus nerve agents. Additionally, it is used as a precursor in the preparation of oxidizing reagents like 2-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX) and Dess-Martin periodinane (DMP).

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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A user-friendly entry to 2-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX).
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The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 64(12), 4537-4538 (1999)
The Dess-Martin Periodinane: 1, 1, 1-Triacetoxy-1, 1-Dihydro-1, 2-Benziodoxol-3 (1H)-One
Boeckman RK, et al.
Organic Syntheses, 64(12), 141-141 (2000)
Backbone-rigidified oligo (m-phenylene ethynylenes).
Yang X, et al.
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 126(10), 3148-3162 (2004)

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