Methyl iodide (Contains Copper as Stabilizer) PurTech 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 24.09 psi ( 55 °C), 7.89 psi ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility 8.66 g/l (20 °C)
Assay Purity >=99.5%
Refractive index n20/D 1.531
B pt. 40-42°C
M pt. -66.5 °C
Density 2.280 g/cm3
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 29036900
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 2644

Description

Application
Methyl iodide is used as a methylating agent in organic synthesis for the preparation of pharmaceuticals agrochemicals and other specialty chemicals primarily in laboratory and industrial research settings.

Purpose
The purpose of methyl iodide is to introduce a methyl group into organic molecules enabling the synthesis and modification of chemical compounds for research and manufacturing.

General Description
Methyl iodide also known as iodomethane is a colorless volatile organic compound . It is a highly reactive alkyl halide that is widely used as a chemical reagent in organic synthesis and must be handled with appropriate safety precautions because it is toxic and volatile.