CAS 507-25-5

Tetraiodomethane

Description:

Tetraiodomethane, also known as carbon tetraiodide, is a chemical compound with the formula CI4. It is characterized by its dark purple to black color and is a dense, non-polar liquid at room temperature. Tetraiodomethane is notable for its high molecular weight and strong iodine content, which contributes to its distinctive color and properties. It is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents, making it useful in various applications, including as a reagent in organic synthesis and as a solvent for certain chemical reactions. The compound has a relatively low vapor pressure, indicating that it does not readily evaporate at room temperature. Tetraiodomethane is also known for its ability to act as a polarizing agent in certain types of spectroscopy. However, it should be handled with care due to its potential toxicity and the hazards associated with iodine exposure. Proper safety precautions, including the use of personal protective equipment, are essential when working with this substance.

Formula: CI₄

InChI: InChI=1S/CI4/c2-1(3,4)5

InChI key: InChIKey=JOHCVVJGGSABQY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(I)(I)(I)I

Synonyms:

• Carbon iodide (CI₄)
• Methane, tetraiodo-
• Tetraiodomethane
• Carbon iodide (CI4)
• Carbon tetraiodide

Carbon Tetraiodide

CAS: 507-25-5

Formula: CI₄

Purity: >97.0%(T)

Color and Shape: Light gray to Brown to Black powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 519.63

Ref: 3B-C0936

Carbon tetraiodide

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Carbon tetraiodide

Formula: CI₄

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 519.629

Ref: 54-OR72506

Periodomethane

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Formula: CI₄

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 519.6286

Ref: IN-DA003OPG

Carbon tetraiodide

CAS: 507-25-5

Carbon tetraiodide is a synthetic chemical that is used as a reactive molecule for the preparation of polymeric matrices. It reacts with halogen compounds and coumarin derivatives to form polymeric materials. Carbon tetraiodide can also be used as a gas sensor, due to its ability to react with chloride, an aromatic hydrocarbon, and an ethyl group (C2H5). Carbon tetraiodide has been shown to have a frequency shift in the NMR spectra at a chemical shift of p2.

Purity: Min. 95%

Ref: 3D-FC29738