Description

(2-Iodo-4,5-Dimethylphenyl)Methanol is a versatile iodinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the strategic combination of a reactive benzylic alcohol group and an iodine substituent on a dimethyl-substituted benzene ring, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it serves as a key intermediate for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in constructing complex aromatic scaffolds for oncology and CNS-targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers due to its functionalizable aromatic core.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a building block for creating tagged molecules and probes for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A high-value intermediate for custom synthesis houses serving the R&D and pilot-scale production needs of global clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Iodo-4,5-Dimethylphenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	851384-78-6
Molecular Formula	C9H11IO
Molecular Weight	262.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodo-4,5-dimethylbenzyl alcohol; (2-Iodo-4,5-dimethylphenyl)methanol; 4,5-Dimethyl-2-iodobenzyl alcohol; 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-iodo-4,5-dimethylbenzene; 2-Iodo-α,4,5-trimethylbenzenemethanol; Benzenemethanol, 2-iodo-4,5-dimethyl-; Iodo-dimethylbenzyl alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Iodo-4,5-Dimethylphenyl)Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to light.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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