Description

5-Fluoro-2-Iodophenol is a halogenated phenol derivative serving as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine and iodine substituents, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules in advanced research and development. This compound is essential for pharmaceutical chemists, agrochemical researchers, and material scientists engaged in the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging the bioactivity of halogenated aromatic systems.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in organometallic chemistry to create specialized ligands for transition metal catalysts used in cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for synthesizing monomers and functional agents used in advanced polymers and liquid crystals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to introduce the phenolic iodobenzene moiety.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reference compound in methodological development and analytical studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Fluoro-2-Iodophenol
CAS No.	186589-87-7
Molecular Formula	C6H4FIO
Molecular Weight	237.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodo-5-fluorophenol; 5-Fluoro-2-iodo-1-hydroxybenzene; 1-Hydroxy-2-iodo-5-fluorobenzene; Phenol, 5-fluoro-2-iodo-; 5-Fluoro-2-iodophenol; 2-Iodo-5-fluorophenol; 186589-87-7; 5-Fluoro-o-iodophenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Fluoro-2-Iodophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and storage should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

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

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