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4-Iodo-2-methylphenol

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Synonym(s):

4-Iodo-o-cresol

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Linear Formula:
IC6H3(CH3)OH
CAS Number:
60577-30-2
Molecular Weight:
234.03
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24860475
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
MDL number:
MFCD00075092
Assay:
97%
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assay

97%

bp

105-110 °C/2 mmHg (lit.)

mp

67-68 °C (lit.)

functional group

iodo

SMILES string

Cc1cc(I)ccc1O

InChI

1S/C7H7IO/c1-5-4-6(8)2-3-7(5)9/h2-4,9H,1H3

InChI key

WSBDSSKIWDFOBQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

4-Iodo-2-methylphenol was prepared by direct iodination of 2-methylphenol in aqueous alcohol solvents by the action of a reagent prepared in situ from sodium hypochlorite and sodium iodide.

Application

4-Iodo-2-methylphenol was used as starting reagent in the synthesis of an agonist for the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor δ (PPARδ) GW501516, a potential antiobesity drug.

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GHS07

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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