Aluminum iodide, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Aluminum iodide is employed as a catalyst to break certain kinds of C-O and N-O bonds. It cleaves aryl ethers and deoxygenates epoxides It can also be used for the manufacture of iodinated organic compounds.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7784-23-8
• Molecular Formula: AlI3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 407.695
• MDL Number: MFCD00003427
• InChI Key: CECABOMBVQNBEC-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• Synonym: aluminum iodide, aluminum triiodide, aluminum iii iodide, aluminum iodide anhydrous, aluminum iodide, technical grade, aluminum triiodide, aluminum iodide metals basis, aluminum iodide, anhydrous, powder trace metals basis
• PubChem CID: 82222
• IUPAC Name: triiodoalumane
• SMILES: [Al](I)(I)I

• Boiling Point: 360°C
• Melting Point: 191°C
• Physical Form: Chunks
• Quantity: 25 g
• Assay Percent Range: 95%
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alcohol,ether,carbon disulfide
• Formula Weight: 407.69
• Sensitivity: Light and moisture sensitive
• Density: 3.98
• Chemical Name or Material: Aluminum iodide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Aluminum iodide

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• EUH014-Reacts violently with water.

Precautionary Statement

• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .

RUO – Research Use Only