Description

2-Chloro-4,6-Diiodophenol is a halogenated phenolic compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This chemical matters as a versatile building block, offering unique reactivity due to the presence of both chlorine and iodine substituents on the phenolic ring. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Building block for agrochemical research, particularly in developing novel herbicides and fungicides.
• Precursor in the preparation of liquid crystal materials and other advanced organic electronic components.
• Starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands and catalysts used in cross-coupling reactions.
• Intermediate in dye and pigment chemistry for creating halogenated colorants.
• Use in academic and industrial R&D for studying structure-activity relationships (SAR) in bioactive molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-4,6-Diiodophenol
CAS No.	15459-49-1
Molecular Formula	C6H3ClI2O
Molecular Weight	380.35 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-4,6-diiodophenol; Phenol, 2-chloro-4,6-diiodo-; 4,6-Diiodo-2-chlorophenol; 2-Chloro-4,6-diiodo-1-hydroxybenzene; 2-Chloro-4,6-diiodophenol (CAS 15459-49-1); 15459-49-1; 2-Cl-4,6-I2-Phenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-4,6-Diiodophenol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, impurity profile, and physical characterization. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for research and development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber or opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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