(3,4,5-Triiodophenyl)methanol

• CAT Number: L034838
• CAS Number: 52273-53-7
• Molecular Formula: C7H5I3O
• Molecular Weight: 485.83
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: (3,4,5-triiodophenyl)methanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H5I3O/c8-5-1-4(3-11)2-6(9)7(5)10/h1-2,11H,3H2
• InChIKey: ZEMRYPUNHUWEPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

(3,4,5-Triiodophenyl)methanol is an organic compound featuring a phenyl ring substituted with three iodine atoms at the 3, 4, and 5 positions, along with a hydroxymethyl group (-CH2OH). It is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. The presence of iodine atoms enhances the compound’s reactivity, making it useful for synthesizing more complex molecules, including bioactive compounds. This compound is valuable in the development of imaging agents, radiolabeled molecules, and other specialized chemical applications.