
Catalog Number	AR01EKMJ
Chemical Name	Bis(4-iodophenyl)methanone
CAS Number	5630-56-8
Molecular Formula	C13H8I2O
Molecular Weight	434.0110
MDL Number	MFCD00448008
SMILES	O=C(c1ccc(cc1)I)c1ccc(cc1)I
NSC Number	86517

Bis(4-iodophenyl)methanone is a versatile compound commonly used in chemical synthesis as a key building block. It serves as a valuable starting material for the synthesis of various organic molecules due to its unique reactivity and functional groups. This compound is particularly known for its role in the construction of complex organic frameworks, such as pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemicals, and materials for advanced technologies. Its ability to undergo various chemical transformations, including nucleophilic substitution and cross-coupling reactions, makes it an essential component in the toolkit of synthetic chemists. Bis(4-iodophenyl)methanone offers a strategic entry point for the introduction of iodine-containing moieties into target molecules, thereby enabling the generation of new chemical entities with diverse properties and functionalities. With its broad applicability and reactivity profile, this compound plays a crucial role in driving innovation and discovery in the field of organic synthesis.