7606-84-0

Basic information

• Product Name: 2,3,5,6-tetraiodoterephthalic acid
• Synonyms: 2,3,5,6-tetraiodoterephthalic acid;2,3,5,6-Tetraiodo-1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid
• CAS NO: 7606-84-0
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₂I₄O₄
• Molecular Weight: 669.71696
• Mol File: 7606-84-0.mol
• Article Data: 10

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2,3,5,6-tetraiodoterephthalic acid(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2,3,5,6-tetraiodoterephthalic acid(7606-84-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2,3,5,6-tetraiodoterephthalic acid(7606-84-0)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 7606-84-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

2,3,5,6-tetraiodoterephthalic acid is a chemical compound consisting of a terephthalic acid core with four iodine atoms attached to it. It is a derivative of terephthalic acid, which is used in the production of various plastics, polymers, and fibers. The introduction of iodine atoms into the terephthalic acid molecule gives 2,3,5,6-tetraiodoterephthalic acid unique properties, including increased solubility and reactivity. 2,3,5,6-tetraiodoterephthalic acid has potential applications in fields such as materials science, pharmaceuticals, and organic synthesis. Its chemical structure and properties make it a valuable building block for the development of new and novel materials.

Upstream product

• 100-21-0 terephthalic acid 
• 7664-93-9 sulfuric acid 
• 7553-56-2 iodine 

Downstream Products

• 28719-77-9 tetra-iodoterephthaloyl dichloride 
• 1208985-09-4 Cu(II)(2,3,5,6-tetraiodo-1,4-benzenedicarboxylate)(def)2(H₂O) 
• 1208985-08-3 Cu(II)(2,3,5,6-tetraiodo-1,4-benzenedicarboxylate)(dmf)2 
• 1416249-12-1 [lead(II)(2,3,5,6-tetraiodo-1,4-benzenedicarboxylate (+1H))2(dimethylsulfoxide)4] 

Relevant articles and documents

Iodinated polymers for biological agent defeat

A binder, and related processes, has been developed for biological agent defeat formulations. This highly iodinated binder is based on the polymer polyethylene tetraiodoterephthalamide. The materials have been formulated with metal fuel particles, such as

Iodinated aroyloxy ketones

Compounds having the structure STR1 wherein (Z--COO is the residue of an iodinated aromatic acid; n is an integer from 0 to 20; R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, halogen, hydroxy, acylamino, acetamidoalkyl, acetamidoaryl, --COO-alkyl, --COO-aryl, --COO-aralkyl, --CO-alkyl, --CO-aryl, --CO-heterocyclyl, cyano or heterocyclyl; R5 is H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxyalkyl, heterocyclyl, or a Z-CO2 -CR1 R2 (CR3 R4)n group, wherein Z, R1, R2, R3, R4 and n are as defined above, m is an integer from 0 to 10, p is an integer from 0 to 10, and m+p≥1 are useful as contrast agents in x-ray imaging compositions and methods.

Polyiodinated aroyloxy esters

Compounds having the structure STR1 wherein Z--COO)m is the residue of a polyiodinated aromatic acid; m is 1, 2, 3 or 4; n is an integer from 1 to 20; R1 and R2 are independently H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy or aryloxy; R3 and R4 are independently H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, halogen, hydroxy or acylamino; and R5 is H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxyalkyl or acetamidoalkyl; are useful as contrast agents in x-ray imaging compositions and methods.