Description

4-Iodo-2-Methoxyphenol is a versatile iodinated phenolic compound that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the unique reactivity of the iodine substituent, enabling efficient cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial 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 plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for the development of specialty polymers and functional organic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, and Sonogashira couplings to form new carbon-carbon bonds.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of novel ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for labeling and modifying biomolecules in research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodo-2-Methoxyphenol
CAS No.	203861-62-5
Molecular Formula	C7H7IO2
Molecular Weight	250.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-4-iodophenol; 4-Iodoguaiacol; Guaiacol, 4-iodo-; 4-Iodo-2-methoxyphenol; 4-Iodoguaiacol; 2-Methoxy-4-iodo-1-hydroxybenzene; 1-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-iodobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Iodo-2-Methoxyphenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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.