I7632

Iodobenzene

98%

• Synonym(s): 1-Iodobenzene, 4-Iodobenzene, Benzene iodide, Phenyl iodide
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₅I
• CAS Number: 591-50-4
• Molecular Weight: 204.01
• Beilstein: 1446140
• EC Number: 209-719-6
• MDL number: MFCD00001029
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24896121
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.62 (lit.)
• bp: 188 °C (lit.)
• mp: −29 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.823 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: Ic1ccccc1
• InChI: 1S/C6H5I/c7-6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5H
• InChI key: SNHMUERNLJLMHN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Iodobenzene, also known as phenyl iodide, is commonly used as an arylating agent in various cross-coupling reactions.

Application

Iodobenzene is used in various C-C coupling reactions. It can be used in the preparation of iodobenzene dichloride, which is employed as an oxidant to oxidize alcohols to carbonyl compounds and as a chlorinating agent.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 170.6 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 77 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves