Description

5-Iodovanillic Acid is a halogenated derivative of vanillic acid, serving as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its core value proposition lies in providing a functionalized aromatic scaffold with both phenolic and carboxylic acid groups, enabling precise chemical modifications for complex molecule construction. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its bioactive vanillin core structure.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation studies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and advanced polymer additives.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Utilized in life science research to create molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes.
• Material Science: Building block for organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Iodovanillic Acid
CAS No.	98554-57-5
Molecular Formula	C8H7IO4
Molecular Weight	294.05 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-3-iodo-5-methoxybenzoic Acid; 3-Iodo-4-hydroxy-5-methoxybenzoic Acid; 5-Iodo-4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic Acid; Vanillic Acid, 5-iodo-; Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-iodo-5-methoxy-; Iodovanillic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Iodovanillic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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