Ethyl 2-hydroxy-5-iodo-benzoate

• CAT Number: M138733
• CAS Number: 15125-84-5
• Molecular Formula: C9H9IO3
• Molecular Weight: 292.072
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-hydroxy-5-iodobenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H9IO3/c1-2-13-9(12)7-5-6(10)3-4-8(7)11/h3-5,11H,2H2,1H3
• InChIKey: WKGNZGPAJWJRDO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C1=C(C=CC(=C1)I)O

Ethyl 2-hydroxy-5-iodo-benzoate is an organic compound used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical research and organic synthesis. Its structure, featuring an ethyl ester, hydroxyl group, and iodine atom on a benzoate ring, allows for versatile reactivity, making it valuable in creating bioactive molecules and complex compounds. This compound is commonly employed in the synthesis of medicinal agents and specialty chemicals, contributing to advancements in medicinal chemistry, particularly in the development of iodine-containing drug candidates and materials.