The term refers to a specific chemical compound, 2-(5-iodo-2-methylbenzyl)-5-(4-fluorophenyl)thiophene, with CAS number 898566-17-1, which is an intermediate in the synthesis of the medication Canagliflozin. Canagliflozin is an SGLT2 inhibitor used to treat type 2 diabetes, and this compound is a crucial building block in its manufacturing process.
| CAS Number | 898566-17-1 |
| Chemical Name | 2-(4-Fluorophenyl)-5-[(5-iodo-2-methylphenyl)methyl]thiophene |
| Chemical Formula | C18H14FIS |
| Molecular Weight | 408.27 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder or crystalline solid |
| Purity | Typically ≥ 95% (higher purities available on request) |
| Packing |
Powder form: 25 Kg HEDP bag with 2 inner liners (5-layer protected packaging) |
| Synonyms |
2-(4-Fluorophenyl)-5-(5-iodo-2-methylbenzyl)thiophene, Thiophene, 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-[(5-iodo-2-methylphenyl)methyl]-, Canagliflozin Iodo Impurity |
| Uses |
Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of Canagliflozin, a medication for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. |
