Chemical Properties
4-Iodobenzoic acid is white to off-white powder
Uses
4-Iodobenzoic acid was used in the synthesis of [hydroxy(4-carboxyphenyl)iodonium]ion in situ that helps in the cleavage of a variety of alkenes.
Uses
4-Iodobenzoic acid was used in the synthesis of [hydroxy(4-carboxyphenyl)iodonium]ion in situ that helps in the cleavage of a variety of alkenes. It is is used as anti-infective, contraceptive agent and x-ray contrast medium for diagnostic radiology.
Synthesis Reference(s)
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 45, p. 2365, 1980
DOI: 10.1021/jo01300a020
Purification Methods
Crystallise the acid repeatedly from water and EtOH. Sublime it under vacuum at 100o. [Beilstein 9 IV 1035.]
