5036. p-Iodophenol

Nomenclature

CAS number: 540-38-5
C6H5IO; mol wt 220.01.
C 32.75%, H 2.29%, I 57.68%, O 7.27%.

Description and references

Obtained by action of iodine in alkaline KI upon phenol; or by diazotization of p-aminophenol and subsequent replacement of the diazonium group by iodine.

Chemical structure

Properties

White or reddish crystals; characteristic odor. mp 93-94°. Slightly sol in water, freely in alc, ether. Protect from light.

Note

The designation “phenol iodide”, or more properly “iodized phenol”, is applied to a soln of 1 part iodine in 4 parts phenol.