Description

2-Iodo-6-Nitro-Phenol is a halogenated nitroaromatic compound that serves as a versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both an iodine substituent and a nitro group on the phenol ring, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in pharmaceutical development, agrochemical synthesis, and materials science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring halogenated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the iodine and nitro functionalities contribute to biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Ullmann) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions due to the reactive iodine atom.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for synthesizing specialized azo dyes and colorants.
• Materials Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive for creating polymers with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A standard reagent for methodological studies and exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodo-6-Nitro-Phenol
CAS No.	13073-26-2
Molecular Formula	C6H4INO3
Molecular Weight	265.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodo-6-nitrophenol; 6-Nitro-2-iodophenol; Phenol, 2-iodo-6-nitro-; 2-Hydroxy-3-iodonitrobenzene; 3-Iodo-2-hydroxy-1-nitrobenzene; 2-Iodo-6-nitro-1-hydroxybenzene; Iodonitrophenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodo-6-Nitro-Phenol is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR) for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber or opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.