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2-Iodobutane - 513-48-4

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Product Description: 2-Iodobutane

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CAS Number: 513-48-4

EC Number: 208-163-1

MDL: MFCD00001072

Beilstein: 1718777

MF: C4H9I

MW: 184.02

MOQ: 1kg

Minimum Purity: 98%

Pubchem: 10559

InChi Key: IQRUSQUYPCHEKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi: 1S/C4H9I/c1-3-4(2)5/h4H,3H2,1-2H3

SMILES: CCC(C)I

Iofina specializes in producing secondary alkyl iodides that serve as essential building blocks for pharmaceutical development and complex organic synthesis. As a 2-iodobutane supplier, we provide the stabilization measures and analytical documentation you need to achieve consistent results in demanding multistep reaction sequences.

What Is 2-Iodobutane?

2-Iodobutane, also called sec-butyl iodide and identified by CAS #: 513-48-4, is a colorless to pale yellow liquid derived from butane through halogen substitution. The iodine atom attaches to the secondary carbon position to create a sterically accessible reactive site that participates readily in displacement reactions.

This compound exhibits flammability and degrades when exposed to light, so proper formulation often includes stabilizing additives with small amounts of copper to prevent decomposition during storage. Manufacturers typically package this material in opaque containers and recommend refrigerated storage to maximize shelf stability.

Applications of 2-Iodobutane

Medicinal chemists and synthetic organic researchers employ this reagent in diverse applications, including:

  • Alkylation chemistry: The compound functions as an alkylating agent that transfers sec-butyl groups to nucleophilic centers in target molecules. This transformation appears frequently in synthetic strategies for constructing pharmaceutical scaffolds.
  • API development: Drug discovery teams utilize this pharmaceutical intermediate during the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients, where the sec-butyl substituent can influence molecular properties like lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
  • Reaction medium: Although this compound is more commonly used as a chemical reagent or intermediate in organic synthesis, certain transformations benefit from this compound’s properties as a specialized solvent, particularly when reaction designers need specific dielectric characteristics or want to minimize competing side reactions.

About Iofina

Our experts manufacture iodine-based intermediates, halogenated reagents and specialty organic compounds for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. We distinguish ourselves through:

  • Scalable production capacity: Our partners extract naturally occurring iodine from water produced during oil extraction, which offers greater sustainability than traditional mining methods.
  • Regulatory expertise: Our team understands pharmaceutical supply chain requirements, and we maintain systems that support your regulatory submissions throughout clinical development phases.
  • Custom stabilization protocols: We formulate products with stabilizer packages tailored to your unique application and storage conditions.

Ready to Partner With an Experienced Pharmaceutical Intermediate Supplier?

Our team has experience supporting various operations, from drug discovery and process chemistry optimization to commercial pharmaceutical manufacturing. We can provide stability testing data and impurity profiles to support your needs.

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