Description

2-Chloro-6-Iodophenol is a halogenated phenol derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable chemical building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and life science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing complex halogenated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the phenol core provides essential bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its reactive phenolic and halogen functional groups.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for developing molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems and diagnostics.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical raw material for custom synthesis houses serving the biotechnology and specialty chemical sectors.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-6-Iodophenol
CAS No.	28177-52-8
Molecular Formula	C6H4ClIO
Molecular Weight	254.45 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-6-iodophenol; 6-Chloro-2-iodophenol; Phenol, 2-chloro-6-iodo-; o-Chloro-o'-iodophenol; 2-Chloro-6-iodo-1-hydroxybenzene; 1-Hydroxy-2-chloro-6-iodobenzene; (2-Chloro-6-iodophenyl) alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-6-Iodophenol is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with the standards expected by the pharmaceutical and research chemical industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and propensity to be easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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
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.