Description

4-Fluoro-2-Iodobenzyl Alcohol is a versatile halogenated benzyl alcohol derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine and iodine substituents, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for fluorinated and iodinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the halogen atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in organometallic chemistry to develop specialized ligands for cross-coupling reactions like Suzuki-Miyaura and Buchwald-Hartwig amination.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for synthesizing functionalized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a starting point for synthesizing molecular probes and tags used in bioimaging and diagnostic assays.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: Employed in contract research and fine chemical production for bespoke molecule construction.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-2-Iodobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	937649-01-9
Molecular Formula	C7H6FIO
Molecular Weight	252.03 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Fluoro-2-iodophenyl)methanol; 2-Iodo-4-fluorobenzyl alcohol; 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-iodo-4-fluorobenzene; 4-Fluoro-2-iodo-benzenemethanol; α-Hydroxy-4-fluoro-2-iodotoluene; Benzenemethanol, 4-fluoro-2-iodo-; 937649-01-9 (CAS)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-2-Iodobenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to confirm identity and purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. We support compliance with REACH and other global regulatory frameworks.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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