2-Iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX) CAS No. 61717-82-6

2-Iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX) CAS No. 61717-82-6

【Chemical Name】
2-Iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX)

【Other Name】
IBX, SIBX (stabilized), Stabilized IBX, 1-Hydroxy-1,2-benziodoxol-3(1H)-one 1-oxide, 1-Hydroxy-3H-benz[d][1,2]iodoxol-1,3-dione

【CAS No.】61717-82-6

【Molecular Formula】C₇H₅IO₄

【Molecular Weight】280.02 g/mol

【Product Properties】
White to off-white solid, powder or crystal.

Melting point: 223–237°C (decomposes). Soluble in DMSO (slightly, heated), slightly soluble in water. Light and moisture sensitive.

【Packing】 1kg/bag,25kg/drum

【Application】
A mild and efficient hypervalent iodine oxidant widely used in organic synthesis:
• Oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols to aldehydes and ketones-
• Synthesis of α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds-
• Oxidative modifications of flavonoids and other natural products-
• C–H functionalization, dehydrogenation, and heterocyclic ring formation-
• Key intermediate in the preparation of Dess-Martin periodinane

【Product Specification】
Purity (iodometric titration): 39.0% – 50.0% (stabilized with benzoic acid and isophthalic acid).

Available in higher purity grades (up to 98%) upon request.