2-Iodobenzoic acid, or o-iodobenzoic acid, is an isomer of iodobenzoic acid. The synthesis of 2-iodobenzoic acid via the diazotization of anthranilic acid is commonly performed in university organic chemistry labs. One of its most common uses is as a precursor for the preparation of IBX and Dess–Martin periodinane, both used as mild oxidants.
Synthesis 2-Iodobenzoic acid can be synthesized by a Sandmeyer reaction: the diazotization of anthranilic acid followed by a reaction with iodide.
Applications Some of the known applications of 2-iodobenzoic acid include the following list of agents: mefenamic acid flufenamic acid Moxifetin, Ketoprofen, Chlorprothixene, Benodanil.
See also 4-Iodobenzoic acid 2-Chlorobenzoic acid 2-Fluorobenzoic acid 2-Bromobenzoic acid
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