Description

2-Hydroxy-6-Iodobenzaldehyde is a versatile halogenated aromatic aldehyde that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both a phenolic hydroxyl group and an aldehyde function ortho to an iodine atom, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for molecules requiring halogenated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the iodine atom can be leveraged for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport molecules or photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags due to the reactivity of the iodine moiety in cross-coupling reactions.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including C-H activation and halogen dance reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxy-6-Iodobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	38169-97-0
Molecular Formula	C7H5IO2
Molecular Weight	248.02 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Iodosalicylaldehyde; 2-Hydroxy-6-iodobenzaldehyde; 6-Iodo-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde; Salicylaldehyde, 6-iodo-; 2-Hydroxy-6-iodo-benzaldehyde; 6-Iodosalicylaldehyde; 6-Iodo-2-hydroxy-benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxy-6-Iodobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

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). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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