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4-Iodobenzoic acid, 97%
Description
4-Iodobenzoic acid was used in the synthesis of [hydroxy(4-carboxyphenyl)iodonium]ion in situ that helps in the cleavage of a variety of alkenes. It is is used as anti-infective, contraceptive agent and x-ray contrast medium for diagnostic radiology.
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4-Iodobenzoic acid was used in the synthesis of [hydroxy(4-carboxyphenyl)iodonium]ion in situ that helps in the cleavage of a variety of alkenes. It is is used as anti-infective, contraceptive agent and x-ray contrast medium for diagnostic radiology.
Solubility
Partly miscible with water. Soluble in alcohol & ether.
Notes
It is sensitive to light. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and bases.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼265°C (decomposition) |
Density | 2.18 |
Quantity | 10 g |
Beilstein | 1860232 |
Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
Solubility Information | Partly miscible with water. Soluble in alcohol & ether. |
Formula Weight | 248.02 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
Chemical Name or Material | 4-Iodobenzoic acid |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 210-603-2 |
RTECSNumber | DH2976000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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