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