Description

2,6-Dichloro-4-Iodophenol is a halogenated phenolic compound that serves as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring chlorine and iodine substituents, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the phenol moiety acts as a bioactive scaffold.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialized polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to synthesize novel ligands for catalytic systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for exploring new organic reactions and constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial labs.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of halogenated dyes and specialty colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dichloro-4-Iodophenol
CAS No.	34074-22-1
Molecular Formula	C6H3Cl2IO
Molecular Weight	304.90 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Iodo-2,6-dichlorophenol; 2,6-Dichloro-4-iodo-phenol; Phenol, 2,6-dichloro-4-iodo-; 2,6-Dichloro-4-iodophenol; 4-Iodo-2,6-dichlorophenol; 2,6-Dichlor-4-iodphenol (German); 2,6-ジクロロ-4-ヨードフェノール (Japanese)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,6-Dichloro-4-Iodophenol is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail purity, identity, and impurity profiles, typically determined by advanced analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, and NMR. Our commitment to quality assurance supports compliance in cGMP and ISO 9001 environments where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle and store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability, especially after opening the original container. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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