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Description
2-Iodophenol is used in the synthesis of aryl 2-benzofuranyl and aryl 2-indolyl carbinols of high enantiomeric purity and 3,3-disubstituted-2,3-dihydrobenzofurans. Coupling with phenylacetylene in the presence of a Pd complex and CuI gives 2-phenylbenzofuran in good yield.
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2-Iodophenol is used in the synthesis of aryl 2-benzofuranyl and aryl 2-indolyl carbinols of high enantiomeric purity and 3,3-disubstituted-2,3-dihydrobenzofurans. Coupling with phenylacetylene in the presence of a Pd complex and CuI gives 2-phenylbenzofuran in good yield.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. It is sensitive to light. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 39°C to 41°C |
Density | 1.947 |
Boiling Point | 186°C to 187°C (160 mmHg) |
Flash Point | >110°C (230°F) |
Quantity | 5 g |
Beilstein | 1855300 |
Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
Merck Index | 14,5035 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 220.01 |
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Safety and Handling

- 2-Iodophenol
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Iodophenol
RUO – Research Use Only
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