Iodomethane (Stabilized with Copper) PurCert Secondary Working Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

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

Properties

Vapour pressure 544 hPa (20 °C)
Water Solubility soluble
Assay Purity >=99.5%
Refractive index n20/D 1.531 (lit.)
B pt. 40-42°C
M pt. -64°C
Density 2.28 g/mL
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226-H301+H331-H312-H315-H319-H335-H351-H410
Precautionary Statement  P210-P273-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340+P311
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29036900
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 2644

Description

Application
Iodomethane has been used as a methylating agent to synthesize NN-dodecylmethyl-polyethylenimine (PEI) a microbicidal polymer with potential application in microbicidal coatings. Methylated-pyridine derivatives that can be used as RNA-specific fluorescent probes for live cell imaging.

Purpose
For R&D

General Description
Iodomethane is an alkyl halide commonly employed as methylating agent.