2-Iodobenzyl alcohol, 98+%

Description

CAS: 5159-41-1 | C7H7IO | 234.036 g/mol

2-Iodobenzyl alcohol was used in the synthesis of substituted seven-membered lactones, 2-[(E)-(1?-iodo-2?-propenyl)]benzyl alcohol2 and 2,3-diphenyl-1-indenone.

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Applications
2-Iodobenzyl alcohol was used in the synthesis of substituted seven-membered lactones, 2-[(E)-(1′-iodo-2′-propenyl)]benzyl alcohol2 and 2,3-diphenyl-1-indenone.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Light Sensitive, store in dark. Store in cool. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agent.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 5159-41-1
• Molecular Formula: C7H7IO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 234.036
• MDL Number: MFCD00004610
• InChI Key: WZCXOBMFBKSSFA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-iodobenzyl alcohol, 2-iodophenyl methanol, o-iodobenzyl alcohol, 2-iodobenzylalcohol, benzenemethanol, 2-iodo, 2-iodobenzylic alcohol, 2-jod-benzylalkohol, o-iodo benzylalcohol, 2-iodo-benzyl alcohol
• PubChem CID: 107629
• IUPAC Name: (2-iodophenyl)methanol
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C(=C1)CO)I

• Melting Point: 89°C to 92°C
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 2079487
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 234.04
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Iodobenzyl alcohol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	225-933-2
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only