Description

Iodoacetic Acid 2-Hydroxyethyl Ester is a specialized organoiodine compound that serves as a versatile alkylating agent and a key synthetic intermediate. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both an iodoacetate group and a hydroxyethyl moiety, makes it valuable for introducing specific reactive handles into target molecules. This chemical is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and life sciences sectors for applications such as protein modification, cross-linking, and the synthesis of more complex functional molecules.

Application

• Bioconjugation and Protein Labeling: Acts as an alkylating agent for modifying cysteine residues in proteins and peptides for research, diagnostics, and therapeutic development.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Cross-linking Agent: Used in polymer chemistry and material science to create cross-linked networks with specific properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate in the production of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop activity-based probes for studying enzyme function and metabolic pathways.
• Linker Chemistry: Functions as a heterobifunctional linker for attaching various functional groups, fluorophores, or other molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iodoacetic Acid 2-Hydroxyethyl Ester
CAS No.	63906-36-5
Molecular Formula	C4H7IO3
Molecular Weight	229.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxyethyl iodoacetate; Ethylene glycol monoiodoacetate; Iodoacetic acid 2-hydroxyethyl ester; Glycol monoiodoacetate; 2-(Iodoacetoxy)ethanol; Hydroxyethyl iodoacetate; Iodoacetyl ethanol; IAA-HE
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Quality Control

Our Iodoacetic Acid 2-Hydroxyethyl Ester is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles.

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). Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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