Description

2-Hydroxy-1-(4-Iodophenyl)Ethanone is a versatile iodinated aromatic ketone derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a phenolic hydroxyl and an iodophenyl group, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and material science research. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological or metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Material Science Research: Building block for synthesizing organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport molecules or photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design of molecular probes and tags for imaging and diagnostic applications due to the iodine moiety.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for client-specific synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxy-1-(4-Iodophenyl)Ethanone
CAS No.	78812-64-3
Molecular Formula	C8H7IO2
Molecular Weight	262.05 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-Iodo-2-hydroxyacetophenone; 1-(4-Iodophenyl)-2-hydroxyethanone; 2-Hydroxy-4'-iodoacetophenone; 4-Iodophenacyl alcohol; p-Iodophenacyl alcohol; 2-Hydroxy-1-(4-iodophenyl)ethan-1-one; 4-Acetyl-3-iodophenol (tautomeric form); Contact for details on additional trade names.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxy-1-(4-Iodophenyl)Ethanone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.