Description

3-Iodo-4-Phenoxy-2H-1-Benzopyran-2-One is a specialized iodinated coumarin derivative, a high-value synthetic intermediate prized for its unique halogenated aromatic structure. This compound is critical for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of novel pharmacologically active molecules and functional materials. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those targeting enzyme inhibition or requiring halogenated aromatic motifs for bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators where the coumarin scaffold is utilized.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a precursor or dopant material in the fabrication of emissive layers, leveraging its electron-transporting and luminescent properties.
• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: Employed to create sensitive chemosensors and bio-imaging agents due to the modifiable coumarin core.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions, halogenation chemistry, and heterocycle formation.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the synthesis of advanced polymers, coatings, or organic semiconductors with specific optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Iodo-4-Phenoxy-2H-1-Benzopyran-2-One
CAS No.	68903-74-2
Molecular Formula	C15H9IO3
Molecular Weight	364.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Iodo-4-phenoxycoumarin; 4-Phenoxy-3-iodocoumarin; 3-Iodo-4-phenoxy-2H-chromen-2-one; 3-Iodo-4-phenoxy-1-benzopyran-2(2H)-one; 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, 3-iodo-4-phenoxy-; 68903-74-2; Phenoxy-3-iodocoumarin
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Iodo-4-Phenoxy-2H-1-Benzopyran-2-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and high performance for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every 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). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

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	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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