2-Iodobenzoic Acid

• CAT Number: R011392
• CAS Number: 88-67-5
• Molecular Formula: C7H5IO2
• Molecular Weight: 248.02
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: o-Iodobenzoic Acid; 2-Carboxyphenyl Iodide; NSC 3772
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-iodobenzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H5IO2/c8-6-4-2-1-3-5(6)7(9)10/h1-4H,(H,9,10)
• InChIKey: CJNZAXGUTKBIHP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C(=O)O)I

2-Iodobenzoic acid (Cat No.: R011392) is an aromatic carboxylic acid featuring an iodine atom at the ortho (2) position relative to the carboxyl group on a benzene ring. It serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in halogen exchange, metal-catalyzed coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki or Sonogashira), and the preparation of hypervalent iodine reagents like IBX (o-iodoxybenzoic acid). Its iodine atom provides a reactive site for electrophilic substitution, making it valuable in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced functional materials.