2-hydroxy-5-iodobenzoic acid is a reagent in various organic chemical reactions leading to pharmaceutical compounds. It is involved in the synthesis of labeled benzamide analogs for tumor imaging as well as the synthesis of the dye, Congo Red, for biological analyses.
Purification Methods
Crystallise the acid from water. [Beilstein 10 H 112.]
5-Iodosalicylic acid Preparation Products And Raw materials