Isopropyl iodide

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Isopropyl iodide
IUPAC name 2-iodopropane
Other names iododimethylmethane, isopropyl iodide, 2-propyl

iodide, sec-propyl iodide

Identifiers
CAS number [75-30-9]
RTECS number TZ4200000
SMILES CC(I)C
Properties
Molecular formula C3H7I
Molar mass 170.01
Appearance Colourless liquid
Density 1.703
Melting point

-90.0 °C, 183 K, -130 °F

Boiling point

89.5 °C, 363 K, 193 °F

Solubility in water 0.14 g/100 ml at 12.5 °C
Solubility in ethanol fully miscible
Solubility in diethyl ether fully miscible
Solubility in chloroform fully miscible
Solubility in benzene fully miscible
Refractive index (nD) 1.4997
Viscosity 8.841 cP at 0 °C
6.971 cP at 20 °C
Hazards
MSDS External MSDS
Main hazards Possible carcinogen. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled and in contact with skin. Eye, respiratory and mucous membrane irritant.
R-phrases R20 R21 R22 R36 R37 R38 R40
S-phrases S16 S23 S26 S36
Flash point 42 °C
Related compounds
Related alkyl halides Ethyl iodide
n-propyl iodide
isopropyl chloride
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Isopropyl iodide (also iododimethylmethane, 2-propyl iodide, sec-propyl iodide or 2-iodopropane) is a colorless, flammable chemical compound. It has the chemical formula C3H7I and is prepared by distilling isopropyl alcohol with hydrogen iodide, or with glycerol, iodine, and phosphorus.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Merck Index of Chemicals and Drugs, 9th ed., monograph 5074