Description

4,5-Dimethyl-2-Iodophenol is a halogenated phenolic compound that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both iodine and phenolic hydroxyl groups, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in fine chemical synthesis, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialized agrochemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting complex heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its halogenated phenol core is incorporated into active molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized monomers for advanced polymers and specialty materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various name reactions, such as Suzuki-Miyaura and Ullmann couplings, to introduce the iodophenol moiety.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a scaffold for developing molecular probes and tags used in biochemical and diagnostic research.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5-Dimethyl-2-Iodophenol
CAS No.	106362-66-7
Molecular Formula	C8H9IO
Molecular Weight	248.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodo-4,5-dimethylphenol; 4,5-Dimethyl-2-iodo-1-phenol; 2-Hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl-1-iodobenzene; 1-Iodo-2-hydroxy-4,5-dimethylbenzene; Phenol, 2-iodo-4,5-dimethyl-; 4,5-Xylen-2-ol, 1-iodo-; Iodo-4,5-dimethylphenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,5-Dimethyl-2-Iodophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, detailing all critical quality attributes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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