Iodoethane [stabilized with silver] PurTech Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

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Linear Formula:  C2H5I
Molecular Weight:  155.97 g/mol
CAS Number: 75-03-6

Properties

Vapour pressure 100 mmHg ( 18 °C)
Water Solubility 4 g/l at 20 °C
Assay Purity >=99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.513 (lit.)
B pt. 69-73 °C (lit.)
M pt. -108 °C (lit.)
Density 1.930 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226,H302,H315,H317,H319,H334,H335,H341
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29332990
Flash point 53 °C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1993

Description

Application
Used as an ethylating agent to introduce ethyl groups into organic compounds. Employed in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals dyes and other organic chemicals. Used in research laboratories for preparing various organic compounds.

Purpose
The main purpose of iodoethane is to facilitate organic synthesis reactions especially alkylation and ethylation processes due to its high reactivity.

General Description
Iodoethane is a colorless volatile organic compound with a characteristic odor. It is a haloalkane in which an iodine atom is attached to an ethyl group. It is commonly used as a reagent in organic chemistry.