1,10-Diiododecane

1,10-Diiododecane

Decamethylene diiodide; 1,10-Diiodo-n-decane; n-Decamethylene diiodide

CAS 16355-92-3

Chemical Formula C10H20I2

Molecular Weight 365.08 g/mol

1,10-Diiododecane is a linear dihalogenated alkane with iodine atoms positioned at both terminal carbons of a 12-carbon chain. This structure makes it an excellent bifunctional alkylating agent and a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. It is widely used in pharmaceuticals, materials science, and specialty chemical production. Due to its reactive iodine groups, it enables the preparation of advanced intermediates, surfactants, and functionalized polymers.

Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • API Intermediate: Used as a linker in the synthesis of drug molecules, particularly in designing bifunctional compounds.
  • Prodrug Development: Facilitates incorporation of iodine-containing chains into drug scaffolds for improved pharmacokinetics.
  • Medicinal Chemistry Research: Serves as a reactive alkylating agent for generating iodinated derivatives of therapeutic interest.

2. Agrochemicals

  • Pesticide Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialty insecticides and herbicides requiring long-chain iodinated precursors.
  • Agrochemical Linker Molecule: Acts as a bridging unit in bioactive compounds where chain length and iodine substitution enhance performance.
  • Research Applications: Studied in agrochemical R&D for developing novel halogenated bioactive compounds.

3. Performance Chemicals

  • Polymer & Material Science: Applied in the preparation of functionalized polymers, surfactants, and cross-linking agents.
  • Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile bifunctional alkylating agent in the synthesis of specialty fine chemicals.
  • Advanced Coatings & Specialty Materials: Provides long-chain diiodo functionality for use in modified resins and specialty coatings.

4. Personal Care

  • Functional Ingredient Development: Intermediate in iodinated derivatives with antimicrobial activity.
  • Specialty Surfactants: Used in formulating emulsifiers and stabilizers for cosmetic formulations.

Specifications

Assay ≥ 97.0%
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor Faint, characteristic
Boiling Point ~170–175 °C at reduced pressure
Melting Point Not applicable (liquid at room temperature)
Density ~1.90 g/cm³
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents such as chloroform, dichloromethane, ether
Viscosity Moderate
Flash Point >100 °C (closed cup)

Hazard Symbols

Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards

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