Butyl iodide

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Butyl iodide[1]
IUPAC name 1-Iodobutane
Other names Butyl iodide, iodobutane
Identifiers
CAS number [542-69-8]
PubChem 10962
SMILES CCCCI
Properties
Molecular formula C4H9I
Molar mass 184.02 g mol-1
Appearance Clear liquid
Density 1.617 g/mL
Melting point

-103 °C, 170 K, -153 °F

Boiling point

130-131 °C

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Butyl iodide is an organic compound which is an iodo derivative of butane. It is used as an alkylating agent.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Merck Index, 13th Edition, 1572.