Description

4-Iodo-3-Methyl-Phenol is a halogenated phenolic compound with the CAS number 133921-27-4, serving as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an iodine substituent and a phenolic hydroxyl group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the production of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and other catalytic transformations in organic chemistry laboratories.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Development: Potential intermediate for creating halogenated aromatic cores used in electronic display materials.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Can be utilized in the synthesis of specialized iodinated dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodo-3-Methyl-Phenol
CAS No.	133921-27-4
Molecular Formula	C7H7IO
Molecular Weight	234.04 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-4-iodophenol; 4-Iodo-m-cresol; 4-Iodo-3-methylphenol; 3-Methyl-4-hydroxyiodobenzene; 4-Hydroxy-2-iodotoluene; 2-Iodo-5-methylphenol; m-Cresol, 4-iodo-; Phenol, 4-iodo-3-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Iodo-3-Methyl-Phenol is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting specifications suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for every batch upon request, supporting your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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