Description

1-Iodo-2-Methyl-2-Propanol is a versatile organoiodine compound that serves as a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a halogen and a hydroxyl group, makes it a critical reagent for introducing functionalized tert-butyl moieties and for use in nucleophilic substitution reactions. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring iodinated or tert-butyl-substituted structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its reactivity is leveraged to create complex molecular architectures.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions, etherification, and as a starting material for preparing other functionalized organoiodine compounds.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in polymer research and the development of specialty polymers with specific properties.
• Chemical Derivatization: Useful for protecting group chemistry and as a derivatizing agent in analytical chemistry for detection and separation purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Iodo-2-Methyl-2-Propanol
CAS No.	23825-98-1
Molecular Formula	C4H9IO
Molecular Weight	200.02 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-2-hydroxypropyl iodide; 2-Methyl-1-iodo-2-propanol; 1-Iodo-2-methylpropan-2-ol; tert-Butyl iodohydrin; (2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropyl) iodide; Iodomethyl dimethyl carbinol; β-Iodoisobutyl alcohol
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Quality Control

Our 1-Iodo-2-Methyl-2-Propanol is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, supporting its use in regulated synthesis pathways.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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 light-resistant packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.80 - 1.90

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