Description

2-Iodophenol is a versatile halogenated phenol derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its iodine substituent, which enables key coupling reactions and functional group transformations essential for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated aromatic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the iodine moiety is integral to biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its ability to participate in cross-coupling reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile reagent in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, and Ullmann couplings for constructing biaryl systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological studies and new compound library generation.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where halogen atoms modify color properties and lightfastness.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodophenol
CAS No.	533-58-4
Molecular Formula	C6H5IO
Molecular Weight	220.01 g/mol
Synonyms	o-Iodophenol; 2-Hydroxyiodobenzene; 1-Hydroxy-2-iodobenzene; (2-Iodophenyl) alcohol; Phenol, o-iodo-; Ortho-iodophenol; 2-Iodo-1-hydroxybenzene; Iodophenol
EINECS	208-574-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance protocols and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and propensity to be easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	43 - 47 °C
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.