Chloroiodomethane, 98%, stab. with copper, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Chloroiodomethane is used as an intermediate in pharmaceuticals, organic synthesis, agrochemicals and dyestuff. It is also useful in cyclopropanation (Simmon-Smith reaction), Mannich reaction, aminomethylation and in epoxidation.

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Applications
Chloroiodomethane is used as an intermediate in pharmaceuticals, organic synthesis, agrochemicals and dyestuff. It is also useful in cyclopropanation (Simmon-Smith reaction), Mannich reaction, aminomethylation and in epoxidation.

Solubility
Miscible with acetone, benzene, diethyl ether and alcohol.

Notes
It is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 593-71-5
• Molecular Formula: CH2ClI
• MDL Number: MFCD00001078
• InChI Key: PJGJQVRXEUVAFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: chloro iodo methane, methane, chloroiodo, methylene chloroiodide, chloro-iodomethane, chloro-iodo-methane, iodochloromethane, chlor iod methan, chloroiodo-methane, chloromethyl iodide, qmablxaih@
• PubChem CID: 11644
• IUPAC Name: chloro(iodo)methane

• Density: 2.416
• Boiling Point: 108°C to 109°C
• Flash Point: None
• Refractive Index: 1.5822
• Quantity: 10 g
• UN Number: UN2810
• Beilstein: 1730802
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Solubility Information: Miscible with acetone,benzene,diethyl ether and alcohol.
• SMILES: C(Cl)I
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 176.381
• Formula Weight: 176.38
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Chloroiodomethane, Stabilized with copper

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302+H312+H332-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H331-H302-H312-H315-H319-H335 Toxic if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC, LIQUIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	209-804-8
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only