Iodomethane PurSolv for GC, >= 99.0 %

PurSolv


Synonym:  Methyl iodide
Linear Formula:  CH3I
Molecular Weight:  141.94 g/mol
CAS Number: 74-88-4

Properties

Vapour pressure 24.09 psi ( 55 °C), 7.89 psi ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility 8.66 g/l (20 °C)
Assay Purity >=99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.531 (lit.)
B pt. 41-43 °C (lit.)
M pt. -64 °C
Density 2.28 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226,H301 + H331,H312,H315,H318,H335,H351,H410
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code NA
Flash point 32.1 °C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 2644

Description

Application
Used in pharmaceutical research chemical synthesis analytical laboratories and organic chemistry applications as a methylating reagent for the preparation of intermediates active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty chemicals.

Purpose
To facilitate methylation reactions during chemical synthesis enabling the production of target compounds research materials and pharmaceutical intermediates. It is also used in method development and laboratory-scale synthetic processes.

General Description
Iodomethane is a colorless volatile liquid organic compound with the chemical formula CH3I. It is a highly reactive alkylating agent widely used in organic synthesis for introducing methyl groups into chemical molecules.