Description

4-Iodo-2-(Phenylmethoxy)Phenol (CAS NO 289471-92-7) is a versatile halogenated phenolic ether intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an iodine substituent and a benzyl-protected phenol, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and chemical manufacturers engaged in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring halogenated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Intermediate in the production of advanced polymers and liquid crystals where halogen and ether functionalities are required.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry laboratories worldwide.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodo-2-(Phenylmethoxy)Phenol
CAS No.	289471-92-7
Molecular Formula	C13H11IO2
Molecular Weight	326.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Benzyloxy)-4-iodophenol; 4-Iodo-2-(benzyloxy)phenol; Phenol, 4-iodo-2-(phenylmethoxy)-; 2-Benzyloxy-4-iodophenol; 4-Iodo-2-benzyloxyphenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Iodo-2-(Phenylmethoxy)Phenol is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) including purity (HPLC), identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profile is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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