Description

3-Iodo-4-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an iodine substituent and a benzylic alcohol group, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecules through cross-coupling and functional group transformations. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in pharmaceutical development, agrochemical research, and materials science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Used to synthesize specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the development of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a starting point for creating molecular probes and tags used in biochemical assays and imaging.
• Custom Synthesis: Provides a versatile handle for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Iodo-4-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	53279-82-6
Molecular Formula	C8H9IO2
Molecular Weight	264.06 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-3-iodobenzyl Alcohol; (4-Methoxy-3-iodophenyl)methanol; 3-Iodo-4-methoxybenzenemethanol; 3-Iodo-p-anisyl Alcohol; 3-Iodo-4-methoxybenzylalcohol; 1-Iodo-2-methoxy-4-(hydroxymethyl)benzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Iodo-4-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should be performed under subdued lighting where practical.

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.