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Ethyl iodide

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ethyl iodide
Names
IUPAC name iodoethane
Other names iodoethane
Identifiers
CAS Number
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
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RTECS number
  • KI4750000
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InChI
  • InChI=1S/C2H5I/c1-2-3/h2H2,1H3Key: HVTICUPFWKNHNG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C2H5I/c1-2-3/h2H2,1H3Key: HVTICUPFWKNHNG-UHFFFAOYAT
SMILES
  • ICC
Properties
Chemical formula C2H5I
Molar mass 155.97
Appearance Colourless liquid
Density 1.950 g/cm^3
Melting point −110.9 °C (−167.6 °F; 162.2 K)
Boiling point 72.4 °C (162.3 °F; 345.5 K)
Solubility in water 0.4 g/100 ml at 20 °C
Solubility in ethanol fully miscible
Solubility in diethyl ether fully miscible
Refractive index (nD) 1.3903
Viscosity 7.269 cP at 0 °C
5.925 cP at 20 °C
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards Possible teratogen. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Vesicant. Harmful by inhalation, ingestion and through skin contact. May cause sensitization. Narcotic.
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g. chloroformFlammability 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g. canola oilInstability 1: Normally stable, but can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures. E.g. calciumSpecial hazards (white): no code
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Related compounds
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Chemical compound

Ethyl iodide (also iodoethane) is a colorless, flammable chemical compound. It has the chemical formula C2H5I and is prepared by heating ethanol with iodine and phosphorus. On contact with air, especially on the effect of light, it decomposes and turns yellow or reddish from dissolved iodine.

Ethyl iodide is very good with alkylation reactions. It is also used as the hydrogen radical promoter.

References

  1. Merck Index of Chemicals and Drugs, 9th ed., monograph 3753


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