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2-Iodobenzoic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Reagent for detection of sulfhydryl groups in proteins2-Iodobenzoic acid acts as a precursor in the preparation of 2-Iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX) and Dess-Martin periodinane, which finds application as an oxidizing agent in synthetic chemistry. It is also used in Suzuki reaction.
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Reagent for detection of sulfhydryl groups in proteins2-Iodobenzoic acid acts as a precursor in the preparation of 2-Iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX) and Dess-Martin periodinane, which finds application as an oxidizing agent in synthetic chemistry. It is also used in Suzuki reaction.
Solubility
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and methanol
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 160°C to 164°C |
Density | 2.25 |
Quantity | 25 g |
Beilstein | 1861406 |
Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
Merck Index | 14,5030 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and methanol |
Formula Weight | 248.02 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
Chemical Name or Material | 2-Iodobenzoic acid |
Safety and Handling


- 2-Iodobenzoic acid
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Iodobenzoic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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