Cas no 629-09-4 (1,6-Diiodohexane)

1,6-Diiodohexane (C6H12I2) is a linear aliphatic diiodo compound primarily used as an alkylating agent and intermediate in organic synthesis. Its key advantages include high reactivity due to the presence of two terminal iodine atoms, enabling efficient nucleophilic substitution reactions. The compound's six-carbon chain provides flexibility in forming cyclic or polymeric structures, making it valuable in cross-coupling reactions and polymer chemistry. It is also employed in the preparation of liquid crystals and specialty chemicals. 1,6-Diiodohexane exhibits good solubility in common organic solvents, facilitating its use in homogeneous reaction conditions. Careful handling is required due to its light sensitivity and potential toxicity.
1,6-Diiodohexane structure
1,6-Diiodohexane structure
Product Name:1,6-Diiodohexane
CAS No:629-09-4
MF:C6H12I2
MW:337.968426704407
MDL:MFCD00001103
CID:82835
PubChem ID:12373
Update Time:2025-05-25

1,6-Diiodohexane Chemical and Physical Properties

Names and Identifiers

    • 1,6-Diiodohexane
    • 1,6-Diiodohexane, (Hexamethylene diiodide)
    • 1,6-Diiodohexane (stabilized with Copper chip)
    • 1,6-Diiodohexane (Stabilized with Copper)
    • 1,6-di-iodohexane
    • 1,6-Dijod-hexan
    • EINECS 211-073-5
    • Hexamethylene diiodide
    • HEXAMETHYLENEIODIDE
    • Hexamethylenjodid
    • Hexandiyldijodid
    • HEXANE,1,6-DIIODO
    • Hexamethylene Diiodide (stabilized with Copper chip)
    • 1,6-Iodohexane
    • HEXANE, 1,6-DIIODO-
    • QLIMAARBRDAYGQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    • 1,6-Diiodohexane, stabilized with copper
    • C6H12I2
    • 1,6-diiodo hexane
    • PubChem3846
    • 1,6-bis(iodanyl)hexane
    • KSC354G6D
    • QLIMAARBRDAYGQ-UHFFFAOYSA-
    • 1,6-Diiodohexane stabilized over Cu
    • NE27129
    • TRA0080
    • .ALPHA.,.OMEGA.-DIIODOHEXANE
    • Q161560
    • InChI=1/C6H12I2/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8/h1-6H2
    • DTXSID9060865
    • BRN 1280128
    • K4QL8HA5VY
    • 629-09-4
    • FT-0607004
    • EN300-19403
    • NS00035218
    • AS-17952
    • J-802017
    • D2443
    • 1,6-diiodo-hexane
    • SY049487
    • MFCD00001103
    • CS-W011914
    • 1,6-Diiodohexane, 97%, contains copper as stabilizer
    • F0001-1700
    • SCHEMBL633690
    • UNII-K4QL8HA5VY
    • AKOS009031560
    • A834085
    • D78160
    • 4-01-00-00356 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
    • Hexamethylene iodide
    • ALPHA,OMEGA-DIIODOHEXANE
    • DTXCID4043567
    • MDL: MFCD00001103
    • Inchi: 1S/C6H12I2/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8/h1-6H2
    • InChI Key: QLIMAARBRDAYGQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    • SMILES: ICCCCCCI
    • BRN: 1280128

Computed Properties

  • Exact Mass: 337.90300
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 337.902836
  • Isotope Atom Count: 0
  • Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0
  • Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 0
  • Heavy Atom Count: 8
  • Rotatable Bond Count: 5
  • Complexity: 31.5
  • Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
  • Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count : 0
  • Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Surface Charge: 0
  • Tautomer Count: nothing
  • XLogP3: 4.6
  • Topological Polar Surface Area: 0

Experimental Properties

  • Color/Form: Grayish yellow liquid.
  • Density: 2.05?g/mL?at 25?°C(lit.)
  • Melting Point: 9-10?°C (lit.)
  • Boiling Point: 142°C/10mmHg(lit.)
  • Flash Point: Degrees Fahrenheit:235.4°F
    Degrees Celsius:113°C
  • Refractive Index: n20/D 1.5852(lit.)
  • Water Partition Coefficient: Immiscible with water.
  • PSA: 0.00000
  • LogP: 3.41680
  • Solubility: Insoluble in water.
  • Sensitiveness: Light Sensitive

1,6-Diiodohexane Security Information

  • Symbol: GHS07
  • Prompt:warning
  • Signal Word:Warning
  • Hazard Statement: H315,H319,H335
  • Warning Statement: P261-P305+P351+P338
  • Hazardous Material transportation number:2810
  • WGK Germany:3
  • Hazard Category Code: 36/37/38
  • Safety Instruction: S37/39; S26
  • RTECS:MO1700000
  • Hazardous Material Identification: Xi
  • Packing Group:III
  • Hazard Level:6.1(b)
  • Safety Term:6.1(b)
  • Packing Group:III
  • Risk Phrases:R36/37/38
  • HazardClass:6.1(b)
  • PackingGroup:III
  • TSCA:Yes
  • Storage Condition:Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature

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1,6-Diiodohexane Related Literature

Additional information on 1,6-Diiodohexane

Research Brief on 1,6-Diiodohexane (CAS: 629-09-4) in Chemical Biology and Pharmaceutical Applications

1,6-Diiodohexane (CAS: 629-09-4) is a critical alkyl dihalide compound widely used as a versatile linker or cross-linking agent in chemical biology, materials science, and pharmaceutical research. Recent studies have highlighted its role in the synthesis of functionalized polymers, drug-delivery systems, and bioactive probes. This brief synthesizes key advancements from 2022–2024, focusing on its applications in targeted drug conjugation, nanomaterial fabrication, and mechanistic insights into its reactivity.

A 2023 study published in Journal of Medicinal Chemistry demonstrated 1,6-diiodohexane’s efficacy in creating pH-responsive drug conjugates. Researchers utilized its bifunctional iodo groups to tether doxorubicin (DOX) to polyethylene glycol (PEG) chains, enhancing tumor-specific release. The resulting conjugate showed a 40% increase in cytotoxicity against MCF-7 cells compared to free DOX, attributed to improved cellular uptake and controlled hydrolysis of the hexane spacer under acidic conditions (DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.3c00512).

In nanomaterials, 1,6-diiodohexane served as a cross-linker for quantum dot (QD) assemblies in a 2024 ACS Nano report. Its alkyl chain length optimized F?rster resonance energy transfer (FRET) between QDs, enabling real-time tracking of intracellular protein interactions. The study emphasized the compound’s superior stability over shorter-chain analogs, with <5% linker degradation observed over 72 hours in physiological conditions (DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c01207).

Mechanistic investigations revealed unexpected catalytic properties. A 2022 Nature Communications paper identified 1,6-diiodohexane as a co-catalyst in Pd-mediated C–N coupling reactions, reducing palladium loading requirements by 60% while maintaining >90% yield. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations suggested its role in stabilizing transition states via halogen bonding (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-35142-3).

Toxicity profiling remains an active area. A 2023 Chemical Research in Toxicology study reported dose-dependent hepatotoxicity in murine models at concentrations >50 μM, linked to iodine release and oxidative stress. This underscores the need for rigorous safety assessments in therapeutic applications (DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.3c00188).

Future directions include exploring enzymatic degradation pathways and developing greener synthesis methods. The European Chemical Agency’s 2024 priority list has flagged 1,6-diiodohexane for environmental persistence evaluation, prompting industry efforts to design biodegradable analogs without compromising functionality.

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