Description

5-Iodo-1,3-Benzenedimethanol is a halogenated aromatic diol derivative, serving as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the presence of both the iodine substituent and dual hydroxymethyl groups, which provide distinct handles for selective functionalization and cross-coupling reactions. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for targeted therapies and imaging agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a backbone for creating sophisticated chelating ligands and organocatalysts.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain extender for producing specialty polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Material Science: Employed in the creation of advanced organic frameworks (MOFs/COFs) and functional materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine atom makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Sonogashira, and Heck couplings.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Iodo-1,3-Benzenedimethanol
CAS No.	859238-49-6
Molecular Formula	C8H9IO2
Molecular Weight	264.06 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Iodobenzene-1,3-diyldimethanol; 1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-5-iodobenzene; 5-Iodo-1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)benzene; 5-Iodoisophthalyl Alcohol; 5-Iodoresorcinol Dimethyl Ether Derivative; AI3-52362; BRN 29335673
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Iodo-1,3-Benzenedimethanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

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	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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