Iodine exhibits exceptionally high dielectric polarization in various solvents (dioxane, isobutylene, p-xylene and benzene).
Molecular Formula: I2
Molecular Weight: 253.81
Linear Structural Formula: I2
MDL Number: MFCD00011355
Purity: >=99.8%
Melting Point: 113 C (lit.)
Application: Iodine may be used to catalyze:
•Synthesis of 5-(4-nitrophenyl)-10,15,20-triphenylporphyrin.
•Oxidative C-H bond amination of saturated hydrocarbons.
•Protection of amines with benzyloxycarbonyl (Cbz) group.
•Direct oxidative coupling/annulation of β-keto esters or 2-pyridinyl-β-esters with alkenes to form dihydrofurans and indolizine, respectively.
•Thiocyanation of aromatic systems to form aryl thiocyanates.
•Esterification of cellulose with acetic anhydride to form cellulose triacetate.
Material category: Lab Essentials
Material Group 1: Essential Salts
Material Group 2: Reagent Grade Salts
GHS pictograms: GHS05
Signal Words: Danger
H Statements: H314;EUH014
P Statements: P284;P280;P260;P302 + P352;P308 + P313;P305 + P351 + P338;P304 + P340;P301 + P330 + P331
Storage condition: Room Temperature
Shipment condition: Room Temperature
C.A.S. Number 1: 7446-70-0
C.A.S. Number 1 Percentage: <= 100.0000 %