Applications
2-Iodophenol is used in the synthesis of aryl 2-benzofuranyl and aryl 2-indolyl carbinols of high enantiomeric purity and 3,3-disubstituted-2,3-dihydrobenzofurans. Coupling with phenylacetylene in the presence of a Pd complex and CuI gives 2-phenylbenzofuran in good yield.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. It is sensitive to light. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.