Description

(5-Iodo-2-Nitro-Phenyl)-Methanol is a specialized aromatic compound featuring both nitro and iodo substituents on a benzyl alcohol core. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel molecular entities and fine-tuning material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring halogenated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the nitro and iodo functional groups contribute to biological activity.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) and nucleophilic substitution reactions due to the reactive iodine atom.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for constructing novel chelating ligands or organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for exploratory chemistry and process optimization in both university and corporate laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(5-Iodo-2-Nitro-Phenyl)-Methanol
CAS No.	150022-33-6
Molecular Formula	C7H6INO3
Molecular Weight	279.03 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Iodo-2-nitrobenzyl alcohol; (5-Iodo-2-nitrophenyl)methanol; 2-Nitro-5-iodobenzyl alcohol; α-Hydroxymethyl-5-iodo-2-nitrobenzene; 5-Iodo-2-nitrobenzenemethanol; 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-iodo-2-nitrobenzene; 5-Iodo-o-nitrobenzyl alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (5-Iodo-2-Nitro-Phenyl)-Methanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (NMR, IR, MS), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	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.