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Sigma-Aldrich

Iodine trichloride

97%

Synonym(s):

Trichloroiodine

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Linear Formula:
ICl3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
233.26
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352101
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

97%

form

solid

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

Cl[I](Cl)Cl

InChI

1S/Cl3I/c1-4(2)3

InChI key

PAWIVBWALDNUJP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Iodine trichloride (ICl3) is an inorganic compound that is commonly used as an oxidizing agent in organic synthesis. It is also used in the halogenation of organic compounds, and oxidative cleavage of carbon-carbon bonds.

Application

Iodine trichloride can be used:     
  • In the halogenation of aromatic compounds to prepare corresponding chlorinated derivatives.      
  • To oxidize primary and secondary alcohols to aldehydes and ketones.

Pictograms

CorrosionExclamation mark

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

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

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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