Learn More
Iodoethane, 98+%, stab. with copper, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Iodoethane is an excellent ethylating agent used in organic synthesis to introduce an ethyl group into a compound. It reacts with magnesium to form the Grignard reagent, ethylmagnesium iodide which is used in organic synthesis. It is involved in the preparation of 1-ethyl-3-nitro-2-phenyl-indole and also serves as hydrogen radical promoter.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Iodoethane is an excellent ethylating agent used in organic synthesis to introduce an ethyl group into a compound. It reacts with magnesium to form the Grignard reagent, ethylmagnesium iodide which is used in organic synthesis. It is involved in the preparation of 1-ethyl-3-nitro-2-phenyl-indole and also serves as hydrogen radical promoter.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Moisture and light sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents and magnesium.
Specifications
Melting Point
-108°C
Density
1.95
Boiling Point
70°C to 73°C
Flash Point
>73°C (163°F)
Refractive Index
1.512
Quantity
500 g
Beilstein
505934
Sensitivity
Light and moisture sensitive
Merck Index
14,3813
Solubility Information
Miscible with water.
Hazard Category
H227-H302-H315-H317-H319-H334-H335
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H334-H302-H335-H315-H319-H317
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Harmful if swallowed.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement
P210-P235-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P285-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P330-P333+P313-P342+P311-P362-P370+P378q-P501c
EINECSNumber
200-833-1
RTECSNumber
KI4750000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen
RUO – Research Use Only
By clicking Submit, you acknowledge that you may be contacted by Fisher Scientific in regards to the feedback you have provided in this form. We will not share your information for any other purposes. All contact information provided shall also be maintained in accordance with our Privacy Policy.