Product Name: Sodium 2-Iodobenzenesulfonate
Other Name: 2-IODOBENZENESULFONIC ACID SODIUM SALT; o-Iodobenzenesulfonic acid sodium salt
CAS No.: 62973-69-7
Chemical Structure:
Sodium 2-Iodobenzenesulfonate Application:
Sodium 2-Iodobenzenesulfonate is an organoiodine compound widely recognized as a valuable intermediate in fine chemical synthesis and catalyst preparation. With the molecular formula C₆H₄INaO₃S, it appears as a stable crystalline solid that is highly soluble in polar solvents. Owing to its sulfonate and iodine functional groups, it serves as an efficient precursor for various oxidative and substitution reactions. This compound is primarily used in industrial and research-scale synthesis where high chemical purity and reliability are essential. It is also a key raw material in the preparation of hypervalent iodine reagents, making it a versatile ingredient in advanced material, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries.
Its balanced reactivity and good thermal stability allow it to be used safely and efficiently in controlled reaction systems. Sodium 2-Iodobenzenesulfonate is often employed by laboratories, contract manufacturers, and R&D facilities focusing on innovative oxidation processes and the development of high-value intermediates. It supports diverse reaction types such as aromatic substitution, electrophilic iodination, and cross-coupling, offering synthetic flexibility for industrial applications. Applications:
1. Precursor for Hypervalent Iodine Reagents
Sodium 2-Iodobenzenesulfonate can be oxidized to generate 2-Iodoxybenzenesulfonic acid (IBS), a strong hypervalent iodine(V) oxidant. This reagent is extensively applied in selective oxidation, rearrangement, and dehydrogenation reactions. It enables efficient transformation in fine chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis while providing an eco-friendly alternative to metal-based catalysts.
2. Intermediate in Organic and Pharmaceutical Synthesis
Due to its bifunctional nature (iodo and sulfonate groups), this compound serves as a versatile building block for the synthesis of sulfonated aromatic intermediates and halogenated organic compounds. It is particularly useful for coupling reactions, halogen exchange, and derivatization processes in active ingredient research and specialty material development.
3. Research Reagent in Synthetic and Mechanistic Studies
In research laboratories, Sodium 2-Iodobenzenesulfonate is employed to investigate oxidation mechanisms and structure-reactivity relationships in iodine-based systems. Its stable crystalline form and reproducible reactivity make it an ideal reference compound for academic and industrial chemistry studies.
Sodium 2-Iodobenzenesulfonate Packaging and Shipping:
Packaging: 10g/bag, 100g/ bag, 1kg/bag or as customer’s required.
Shipping : DHL/ FedEx/ Air shipping
Sodium 2-Iodobenzenesulfonate Storage:
Please store in a well ventilated, dry place at 2-8 ℃ and avoid direct sunlight. When not in use, keep the container tightly closed. For long-term storage, keep it under -20℃.
