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Iodoform, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Iodoform is use as a disinfectant. It is an active ingredient of ear powder along with other constituents like zinc oxide and propanoic acid, which prevent infection and facilitate the removal of ear hair in dogs and cats. In analytical chemistry, it is involved in the determination of iodoform in drinking water as well as to remove heavy metals like mercury from fluids. It plays an important role in the fermentation of bio mass. It is also used in root canal therapy for infected primary teeth.
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.
Iodoform is use as a disinfectant. It is an active ingredient of ear powder along with other constituents like zinc oxide and propanoic acid, which prevent infection and facilitate the removal of ear hair in dogs and cats. In analytical chemistry, it is involved in the determination of iodoform in drinking water as well as to remove heavy metals like mercury from fluids. It plays an important role in the fermentation of bio mass. It is also used in root canal therapy for infected primary teeth.
Solubility
Soluble in water, ether, acetic acid, ethanol, chloroform, ether, glycerol, carbon disulfide, olive oil, benzene and acetone. Slightly soluble in petroleum ether.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong bases, alkali metals, trong oxidizing agents and magnesium.
Specifications
Melting Point
118°C to 123°C
Density
4.008
Flash Point
None
Odor
Unpleasant
Quantity
250 g
Beilstein
1697010
Sensitivity
Light sensitive
Merck Index
14,5033
Solubility Information
Soluble in water,ether,acetic acid,ethanol,chloroform,ether,glycerol,carbon disulfide,olive oil,benzene and acetone. Slightly soluble in petroleum ether.
Formula Weight
393.73
Hazard Category
H302+H312+H332-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H302-H312-H332-H315-H319-H335
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Harmful if inhaled.
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
EINECSNumber
200-874-5
RTECSNumber
PB7000000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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