1,4-Diiodobutane

• CAT Number: R034643
• CAS Number: 628-21-7
• Molecular Formula: C4H8I2
• Molecular Weight: 309.92
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,4-Diodobutane; NSC 31721; Tetramethylene Diiodide; α,ω-Diiodobutane
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1,4-diiodobutane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H8I2/c5-3-1-2-4-6/h1-4H2
• InChIKey: ROUYUBHVBIKMQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(CCI)CI

1,4-Diiodobutane (Cat No.:R034643) is a linear dihalogenated alkane featuring iodine atoms at both terminal positions of a four-carbon chain. It is a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, commonly used in the preparation of macrocycles, polymers, and heterocycles through nucleophilic substitution and cross-coupling reactions. Its bifunctional nature enables it to act as a linker or spacer in constructing complex molecular architectures. Due to its reactivity and halogen content, it is valuable in medicinal chemistry and material science. For laboratory use only.