n-Propyl iodide

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n-Propyl iodide
IUPAC name 1-iodopropane
Other names iodomethylethane, propyl iodide, 1-propyl iodide
Identifiers
CAS number [107-08-4]
SMILES CCCI
Properties
Molecular formula C3H7I
Molar mass 170.01
Appearance Colourless liquid
Density 1.747
Melting point

-98.7 °C, 174 K, -146 °F

Boiling point

102.5 °C, 376 K, 217 °F

Solubility in water 0.11 g/100 mL at 20 °C
Solubility in ethanol fully miscible
Solubility in diethyl ether fully miscible
Refractive index (nD) 1.5051
Viscosity 9.435 cP at 0 °C
7.438 cP at 20 °C
Hazards
MSDS External MSDS
Main hazards Possible carcinogen. Harmful by inhalation. May be harmful if ingested or absorbed through the skin. Skin and respiratory tract irritant.
R-phrases R10 R20 R36 R37 R38 R45
S-phrases S16 S26 S36 S37 S39 S45
Flash point 34 °C
Related compounds
Related alkyl halides Ethyl iodide
n-propyl chloride
isopropyl iodide
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

n-Propyl iodide (also 1-propyl iodide or 1-iodopropane) is a colorless, flammable chemical compound. It has the chemical formula C3H7I and is prepared by heating n-propyl alcohol with iodine and phosphorus.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Merck Index of Chemicals and Drugs, 9th ed., monograph 7651