Barium iodide, ultra dry, 99.995% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Light Sensitive and Hygroscopic

Barium iodide is used to prepare organobarium compounds by reacting with alkyl potassium compounds. It is also involved in the preparation of active barium metal by reducing with lithium biphenyl.

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: 13718-50-8
• Molecular Formula: BaI2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 391.14
• MDL Number: MFCD00003452
• InChI Key: SGUXGJPBTNFBAD-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• IUPAC Name: barium(2+) diiodide
• SMILES: [I-].[I-].[Ba++]

• Melting Point: 740°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Beads
• Quantity: 5 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.995% (Metals basis)
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,ethanol and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 391.15
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic; Light sensitive
• Density: 5.15
• Chemical Name or Material: Barium iodide

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