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Iodobutane/Butyl Iodide Applications

Iodobutane is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a high density and relatively high boiling point around 130 degrees Celsius (266 degrees Fahrenheit), making it useful in a variety of chemical reactions requiring efficient alkylation. Key applications include:

• Organic synthesis and alkylation reactions: Iodobutane is widely used as an alkylating agent to introduce butyl groups into various organic molecules, making it essential for chemical synthesis.
• Grignard reagent formation: It serves as a precursor in Grignard reactions, where it reacts with magnesium to produce butyl magnesium iodide, an important reagent in organic chemistry. 
• Pharmaceutical and agrochemical development: Iodobutane is the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, helping to create new medicinal and crop-protection compounds. 
• Production of esters and ethers: This compound plays a key role in Williamson ether synthesis, where it reacts with alkoxides to form ethers and produces butyl esters in esterification processes. 
• Material science and surface modification: Researchers use iodobutane to modify the surface properties of materials, improving their chemical compatibility and performance in specialized applications. 
• Research and development: Iodobutane is a valuable reagent in laboratories for studying reaction mechanisms and synthesizing novel organic molecules.