Description:4-Iodobenzyl alcohol, with the CAS number 18282-51-4, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of an iodine atom and a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a benzyl group. It features a benzene ring substituted with an iodine atom at the para position relative to the benzyl alcohol functional group. This compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on its purity and temperature. It is soluble in organic solvents and exhibits moderate solubility in water due to the polar hydroxyl group. 4-Iodobenzyl alcohol is often utilized in organic synthesis as a building block for various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and coupling reactions. Its iodine substituent can facilitate further transformations, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and materials science. Additionally, the compound may exhibit biological activity, which can be explored in pharmaceutical applications. Proper handling and storage are essential due to the potential reactivity of the iodine atom and the compound's overall chemical properties.
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