Description

3-Fluoro-2-Iodophenol is a halogenated phenol derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists for applications in cross-coupling reactions and as a precursor for functionalized aromatic systems.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing complex halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine and iodine substituents modulate biological activity.
• Material Science: Building block for creating specialized monomers, ligands for catalysis, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions due to the reactive iodine moiety.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Ligand and Complex Synthesis: Potential precursor for synthesizing chelating ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Fluoro-2-Iodophenol
CAS No.	863870-85-3
Molecular Formula	C6H4FIO
Molecular Weight	237.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodo-3-fluorophenol; 3-Fluoro-2-iodo-1-hydroxybenzene; 1-Hydroxy-2-iodo-3-fluorobenzene; Phenol, 3-fluoro-2-iodo-; 3-Fluoro-2-iodophenol; 863870-85-3; 2-Iodo-3-fluorophenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-2-Iodophenol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic workflows. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be amber-colored or kept in secondary opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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