1,3-Diiodopropane

• CAT Number: L020496
• CAS Number: 627-31-6
• Molecular Formula: C3H6I2
• Molecular Weight: 295.89
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 1,3-diiodopropane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H6I2/c4-2-1-3-5/h1-3H2
• InChIKey: AAAXMNYUNVCMCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(CI)CI

1,3-Diiodopropane（Cat No.:L020496）is a dihalogenated organic compound with the molecular formula C3H6I2. It consists of a three-carbon propane backbone with iodine atoms bonded to the terminal carbons (positions 1 and 3). This compound is a versatile bifunctional alkylating agent, frequently used in organic synthesis for constructing cyclic structures, linking molecules, or introducing iodoalkyl groups. Its reactive carbon–iodine bonds make it suitable for substitution and coupling reactions. Typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid, 1,3-diiodopropane should be handled with care due to its volatility and potential health and environmental hazards.