Description:(3-Iodophenyl)methanol, with the CAS number 57455-06-8, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a phenolic group and an iodine substituent on the aromatic ring. It features a hydroxymethyl group (-CH2OH) attached to a phenyl ring that has an iodine atom at the meta position relative to the hydroxymethyl group. This compound typically appears as a solid or liquid, depending on the specific conditions, and is known for its potential applications in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry. The presence of the iodine atom can enhance the compound's reactivity, making it useful in various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and coupling reactions. Additionally, the hydroxymethyl group can participate in hydrogen bonding, influencing the compound's solubility and reactivity. Overall, (3-Iodophenyl)methanol serves as an important intermediate in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules and may exhibit biological activity, warranting further investigation in pharmaceutical research.
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