Description

(2-Iodo-3-Methoxyphenyl)Methanol is a versatile iodinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an iodine substituent and a benzylic alcohol functional group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications such as catalyst development and the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the synthesis of advanced polymers and liquid crystals.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems due to the reactivity of the iodine atom.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Iodo-3-Methoxyphenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	162136-06-3
Molecular Formula	C8H9IO2
Molecular Weight	264.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodo-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol; (2-Iodo-3-methoxyphenyl)methanol; 3-Methoxy-2-iodobenzyl alcohol; 1-(2-Iodo-3-methoxyphenyl)methanol; α-Hydroxymethyl-2-iodo-3-methoxybenzene; o-Iodo-m-methoxybenzyl alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Iodo-3-Methoxyphenyl)Methanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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