Description

4-Fluoro-2-Iodophenol is a halogenated phenol derivative that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine and iodine substituents, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery and development programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Used in methodological research, including new fluorination and iodination reaction studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-2-Iodophenol
CAS No.	2713-29-3
Molecular Formula	C6H4FIO
Molecular Weight	237.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodo-4-fluorophenol; 4-Fluoro-2-iodo-1-hydroxybenzene; 4-Fluoro-2-iodophenol; Phenol, 4-fluoro-2-iodo-; 1-Hydroxy-2-iodo-4-fluorobenzene; 2-Iodo-4-fluorohydroxybenzene; 4-Fluoro-o-iodophenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-2-Iodophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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