Description

2-Iodobenzyl Alcohol is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactivity of both the benzylic alcohol and the iodine substituent, enabling a range of coupling and functionalization reactions. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing complex aromatic or heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine atom makes it a suitable substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, and Sonogashira couplings.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	5159-41-1
Molecular Formula	C7H7IO
Molecular Weight	234.04 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Iodophenyl)methanol; o-Iodobenzyl Alcohol; 2-Iodobenzenemethanol; α-Hydroxy-o-iodotoluene; Benzenemethanol, 2-iodo-; 1-Hydroxymethyl-2-iodobenzene
EINECS	225-931-7

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodobenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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