Ethyl Iodide / Iodo Ethan
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Post Date:
Oct 05,2015
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Expiry Date:
Oct 04,2016
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Detailed Description:
Cas No. :75-03-6
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.
Because iodide is a good leaving group, ethyl iodide is an excellent alkylating agent. It is also used as the hydrogen radical promoter.
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CAS Registry Number:
75-03-6
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Synonyms:
;Ethyliodide;Hydriodic ether;Ethyl iodide;
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Molecular Formula:
C2H5I
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Molecular Weight:
155.9656
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Molecular Structure:
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Hazard Symbols:
Xn:Harmful;
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Risk Codes:
R10:;
R20:;
R36/37/38:;
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Safety Description:
S16:;
S26:;
S37/39:;
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