Iodoethane, 98+%, stab. with copper, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Iodoethane is an excellent ethylating agent used in organic synthesis to introduce an ethyl group into a compound. It reacts with magnesium to form the Grignard reagent, ethylmagnesium iodide which is used in organic synthesis. It is involved in the preparation of 1-ethyl-3-nitro-2-phenyl-indole and also serves as hydrogen radical promoter.

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Applications
Iodoethane is an excellent ethylating agent used in organic synthesis to introduce an ethyl group into a compound. It reacts with magnesium to form the Grignard reagent, ethylmagnesium iodide which is used in organic synthesis. It is involved in the preparation of 1-ethyl-3-nitro-2-phenyl-indole and also serves as hydrogen radical promoter.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Moisture and light sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents and magnesium.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 75-03-6
• Molecular Formula: C2H5I
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 155.966
• MDL Number: MFCD00001091
• InChI Key: HVTICUPFWKNHNG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ethyl iodide, ethane, iodo, monoiodoethane, hydriodic ether, ethyliodide, jodethan czech, ethyljodid, jodethan, iodo-ethane, ethyljodid czech
• PubChem CID: 6340
• ChEBI: CHEBI:42487
• IUPAC Name: iodoethane
• SMILES: CCI

• Melting Point: -108°C
• Density: 1.95
• Boiling Point: 70°C to 73°C
• Flash Point: >73°C (163°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.512
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 505934
• Sensitivity: Light and moisture sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,3813
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 155.97
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Iodoethane, stabilized with copper

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Iodoethane

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Iodoethane

RUO – Research Use Only