2109-12-8

Usage

Uses

Used in Medical and Healthcare Applications:
2,4,6-Triiodo-m-cresol is used as an antiseptic and disinfectant for its ability to effectively eliminate harmful microorganisms. It is incorporated into skin ointments, soaps, and surgical scrubs to ensure a sterile environment and prevent infections.
Used in Industrial Applications:
In the industrial sector, 2,4,6-triiodo-m-cresol is used as a preservative and biocide to protect materials and equipment from microbial contamination, thereby extending their lifespan and maintaining their functionality.
Used in Agricultural Applications:
Similarly, in agriculture, 2,4,6-triiodo-m-cresol is employed as a biocide to prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms that can damage crops and affect yield. It helps in maintaining the quality and safety of agricultural products.
However, it is important to note that 2,4,6-triiodo-m-cresol should be used with caution due to its potential toxicity if ingested or absorbed through the skin in large amounts. Exposure to 2,4,6-triiodo-m-cresol may cause irritation to the skin and eyes, emphasizing the need for proper handling and safety measures during its application.

InChI:InChI=1/C7H5I3O/c1-3-4(8)2-5(9)7(11)6(3)10/h2,11H,1H3

Upstream product

• 108-39-4 3-methyl-phenol 
• 67-56-1 methanol 
• 7664-41-7 ammonia 
• 7732-18-5 water 
• 7553-56-2 iodine 

Downstream Products

• 124311-26-8 (3-methyl-2,4,6-triiodophenyl)-2,2,3,4,4-pentafluoro-3,4-dibromo-butyrate 
• 139220-41-0 5--4-<2-(trimethylsilyl)eth-1-oxy>-2(5H)furanone 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Gas-Chromatographic identifi cation of products formed in iodination of methyl phenols by retention indices

Iodination reaction followed by conversion of iodine-substituted methylphenols to the corresponding trifl uoroacetates was suggested for improving the sensitivity of the gas-chromatographic determination of phenol and its methyl-substituted derivatives (al isomers of mono- and diethylphenols, 2,3,5-, 2,3,6-, and 3,4,5-trimethylphenols) in aqueous media. Acylation products of iodo methylphenols (104 compounds) were identifi ed by linear-logarithmic retention indices on a standard nonpolar polydimethylsiloxane stationary phase, and the pattern of their variation with the number and nature of substituents were characterized. A procedure for identifi cation of methyl-substituted phenols in water in their gas-chromatographic determination with an electron-capture detector was developed. Pleiades Publishing, Ltd., 2012.

Synthesis, characterization, X-ray structural analysis, and iodination ability of benzyl(triphenyl)phosphonium dichloroiodate

Benzyl(triphenyl)phosphonium dichloroiodate (BTPPICl2), BnPh3P+(ICl2)-, is easily synthesized in a nearly quantitative yield by the addition of BnPh 3P+Cl- to a CH2Cl2 solution of iodine monochloride (ICl). BnPh3P+Cl - can be prepared by the reaction of Ph3P and BnCl. The compound was characterized by physicochemical and spectroscopic methods (elemental analysis, FT-IR, and 1H-NMR). The use of phosphonium counterion improves the quality of the BTPPICl2 crystals. BTPPICl2 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, and its crystal and molecular structure has been determined at 100(1) K by X-ray diffraction. The structure was solved by the direct method and had refined R value of 0.0637 for 699 reflections (I>2σ(I)), space group P21/n with a=12.4700(3), b=13.2196(3), c=14.4580(3) A, β=102.6340(10)°, V=2325.67(9) A3, and Z=4. The I-atom is coordinated by two Cl-atoms as ligands in a linear geometry. This compound is a versatile reagent for the efficient and selective iodination of organic substrates, in particular of aromatic phenols to the corresponding iodo compounds, under mild conditions. To assess the generality of method, a wide variety of phenols with electron-donating and electron-withdrawing substituents were studied. BTPPICl2 is a mild iodination reagent, which offers a new avenue for an expeditious iodination of phenols. The inexpensive, relatively non-toxic reagent, and mild conditions are the positive features of the procedure and reagent. Copyright

Iodination of anilines and phenols with 18-crown-6 supported ICl 2-

A highly crystalline iodinating reagent, {[K·18-C-6]ICl 2}n, was synthesized in high yield (93%). The trihalide is supported by an 18-crown-6 macrocycle and forms a coordination polymer in the solid state. This reagent iodinates anilines and phenols efficiently under mild conditions. Controlled mono-iodination with anilines was easily achieved while poly-iodination was observed with phenols.

Iodination of Thallium(I) salts of Phenols

The iodination of thallium(I) salts of phenols is examined and the results are compared with those of the selective ortho-iodinating reagent thallium(I) acetate-iodine.