Description

(4-Iodo-3-Methoxy-Phenyl)-Methanol is a versatile iodinated aromatic building block with significant synthetic utility. Its value lies in the combination of a reactive benzylic alcohol group and an iodine substituent, enabling a range of functionalization and cross-coupling reactions. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of complex molecules and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals due to its aromatic core and halogen atom.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine atom makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Sonogashira, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing tagged molecules or probes for studying biological systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Iodo-3-Methoxy-Phenyl)-Methanol
CAS No.	244257-61-2
Molecular Formula	C8H9IO2
Molecular Weight	264.06 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Iodo-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol; (4-Iodo-3-methoxyphenyl)methanol; 3-Methoxy-4-iodobenzyl alcohol; 1-(4-Iodo-3-methoxyphenyl)methanol; Benzenemethanol, 4-iodo-3-methoxy-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (4-Iodo-3-Methoxy-Phenyl)-Methanol is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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