Phenol, 4-((2-chloro-5-iodophenyl)methyl)

This compound acts as a building block, allowing chemists to create the complex structure of empagliflozin, a SGLT2 inhibitor, and is also used in research for quality control, development of related compounds, and exploring potential anticancer properties. Phenol, 4-((2-chloro-5-iodophenyl)methyl)- (also known as 4-(2-chloro-5-iodobenzyl)phenol, CAS 1459754-32-5) serves mainly as a key pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of empagliflozin, a significant drug for treating type 2 diabetes and heart failure.

API Name Empagliflozin
CAS No 1459754-32-5
Molecular Formula C13H10ClIO
Molecular Weight 344.57 g/mol
Synonyms 4-[(2-chloro-5-iodophenyl)methyl]phenol