4,5-difluoro-2-iodobenzoic acid; CAS No.: 130137-05-2; 4,5-difluoro-2-iodobenzoic acid. PROPERTIES: 4,5-difluoro-2-iodobenzoic acid is a polyhalogenated aromatic carboxylic acid with a molecular weight of approximately 290.0 g/mol. It typically exists as white to off-white crystalline solid with a melting point ranging from 140-145 C. The substance is moderately soluble in polar organic solvents such as methanol, DMF, and DMSO, but has limited water solubility. The density is approximately 1.85 g/cm?. Proper storage requires a cool, dry environment in well-sealed containers. Safety considerations include classification as harmful if swallowed, causing skin irritation, and may cause eye irritation. Standard laboratory PPE is recommended. Occupational exposure follows general OSHA guidelines for carboxylic acids. APPLICATIONS: 4,5-difluoro-2-iodobenzoic acid serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of HIV integrase inhibitors, where the carboxylic acid group forms amide linkages critical for enzyme binding. The iodine substituent provides a suitable handle for bioisosteric replacement. In materials science, the compound is utilized in the preparation of polymeric acid catalysts, with the aromatic structure providing thermal stability and the carboxylic acid group acting as an active catalyst site. The Journal of Medicinal Chemistry frequently reports on similar iodinated benzoic acids in antiviral drug development. Additionally, 4,5-difluoro-2-iodobenzoic acid functions as a building block in the synthesis of agrochemical intermediates, though this application is outside the specified scope. The compound can undergo esterification and amidation reactions to produce biologically active molecules. Recent advances in cross-coupling chemistry have demonstrated the use of this acid in Suzuki-Miyaura reactions for the formation of biaryl architectures important in pharmaceuticals.