Description

(2-Amino-5-Iodophenyl)Methanol is a versatile iodinated aniline derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an amino and a hydroxymethyl group on an iodinated aromatic ring, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require halogenated aniline structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science: Building block for synthesizing functionalized polymers and advanced organic materials with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological systems and enzyme mechanisms.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for the production of complex iodinated dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Amino-5-Iodophenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	53279-83-7
Molecular Formula	C7H8INO
Molecular Weight	249.05 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-5-iodobenzyl alcohol; 5-Iodo-2-aminobenzyl alcohol; (2-Amino-5-iodophenyl)carbinol; 2-Amino-α-hydroxy-5-iodotoluene; 1-Amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-iodobenzene; 4-Iodo-2-(hydroxymethyl)aniline; Benzenemethanol, 2-amino-5-iodo-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Amino-5-Iodophenyl)Methanol is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized by modern analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. 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 needs.

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 (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storage under an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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