Description

(2-Fluoro-3-Iodophenyl)Methanol is a versatile fluorinated and iodinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both halogen substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry, material science, and ligand development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor and CNS drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine and iodine atoms can enhance biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for sophisticated ligands in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating molecular probes and tags due to the reactivity of the iodine atom for further functionalization.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring specific halogenated aromatic architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Fluoro-3-Iodophenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	307975-02-6
Molecular Formula	C7H6FIO
Molecular Weight	252.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-3-iodobenzyl alcohol; (2-Fluoro-3-iodophenyl)methanol; 3-Iodo-2-fluorobenzyl alcohol; 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-fluoro-3-iodobenzene; 2-Fluoro-3-iodo-benzenemethanol; Benzenemethanol, 2-fluoro-3-iodo-; α-Hydroxy-2-fluoro-3-iodotoluene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of (2-Fluoro-3-Iodophenyl)Methanol CAS 307975-02-6 adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. All materials are characterized by modern analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

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 compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details

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