2-Iodobenzoic acid
2-Iodobenzoic acid, or o-iodobenzoic acid, is an organic compound with the formula IC6H4COOH. The synthesis of 2-iodobenzoic acid via the diazotization of anthranilic acid is commonly performed in university organic chemistry labs. One of its most common uses is as a precursor for the preparation of IBX and Dess–Martin periodinane, both used as mild oxidants.
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2-Iodobenzoic acid | |
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o-Iodobenzoic acid | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.001.682 |
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C7H5IO2 | |
Molar mass | 248.018 |
Density | 2.25 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 162 °C (324 °F; 435 K) |
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Synthesis
2-Iodobenzoic acid can be synthesized via a Sandmeyer reaction consisting of the diazotization of anthranilic acid followed by a diazo replacement. First anthranilic acid is treated with nitrous acid in order to convert the amino group into the diazo group. The diazo group is ejected, yielding a carbocation which is then attacked by highly nucleophilic I− anion.
The nitrous acid is usually generated in situ from sodium nitrite.