8.04772

Iodine trichloride

for synthesis

• Synonym(s): Iodine trichloride
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): Cl₃I
• CAS Number: 865-44-1
• Molecular Weight: 233.26
• MDL number: MFCD00036291
• UNSPSC Code: 12352307
• EC Index Number: 212-739-8
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor pressure: 1.3 hPa ( 64 °C)
• Quality Level: 200
• form: crystals
• mp: >60 °C (decomposition)
• density: 3.12 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• InChI: 1S/Cl3I/c1-4(2)3
• InChI key: PAWIVBWALDNUJP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• Ullmann Reactions of Carbon Nanotubes: This study discusses the use of Ullmann-type reactions for the functionalization of carbon nanotubes, employing iodine trichloride as a chlorinating agent to achieve tunable surface chemistry (A Kolanowska, et al., 2019).
• Sidewall chlorination of carbon nanotubes by iodine trichloride: This research explores the mechanism of sidewall chlorination of carbon nanotubes using iodine trichloride, highlighting its effectiveness and potential applications in materials science (VK Abdelkader, et al., 2014).
• An Energy-Dense and High-Power Li-Cl2 Battery by Reversible Interhalogen Bonds: The study introduces iodine trichloride as a cathode material for a Li-Cl2 battery, discussing its role in facilitating oxidation via a liquid-solid pathway and enhancing battery performance (P Li, et al., 2022).
• Halogen bonding in organic synthesis and organocatalysis: This review covers the application of iodine trichloride as a catalyst for the ring-opening polymerization in organic synthesis (D Bulfield, SM Huber, 2016).

Analysis Note

Assay (iodometric): ≥ 97.0 %

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H290,H314,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P234 - P260 - P271 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3