ETHYL IODIDE (IODOETHANE)

CAS NO. 75-03-6

EINECS NO. 200-833-1 FORMULA CH₃CH₂I MOL WT. 155.97 H.S. CODE 2903.39.2050 TOXICITY Oral, rat: LC50: 6450 mg/kg SYNONYMS Hydriodic ether; Monoiodoethane; Iodoethane; Ethyljodid; Iodoetano (Spanish); Iodoéthane (French); Hydriodic ether; Jodethan; Monoiodoethane; SMILES C(C)I

CLASSIFICATION

Organoiodide, Alkylating agent

EXTRA NOTES

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE colorless liquid MELTING POINT -108 C BOILING POINT 70 - 72 C SPECIFIC GRAVITY

1.94

SOLUBILITY IN WATER 4000 mg/l (slowly decomposes in water) NFPA RATINGS Health: 2 Flammability: 2 Reactivity: 0

VAPOR DENSITY

5.38

pH   log P 2 (Octanol-water) VAPOR PRESSURE 136 (mmHg at 25 C) HENRY LAW CONSTANT 6.98E-03 (atm-m3/mole at 25 C) OH RATE CONSTANT 5.58E-13 (cm3/molecule-sec at 25 C Atmospheric )

AUTOIGNITION

REFRACTIVE INDEX

1.513

FLASH POINT 53 C STABILITY Darkens on exposure to air or light due to liberation of iodine. Contain copper as stabilizer

EXTERNAL LINKS & GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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PubChem Compound Summary - Iodoethane

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Iodine is a nonmetallic halogen element in Group 17 of periodic table; atomic number 53; atomic mass 126.9; melting point ca 114 C; boiling point ca 184 C; specific gravity 4.93 g/cm³; oxidation states: 7,5,1,-1; [Kr] 4d10 5s2 5p5. Iodine is a nearly black poisonous, corrosive solid at room temperature and readily sublimes to a deep violet vapour, the colour of which is responsible for its name from Greek. It is insoluble in water, soluble in common solvents. Iodine is required in small amounts in human body for the function of the thyroid gland. Iodine forms many important compounds of iodine such as iodine(V)oxide, potassium iodide, iodine trichloride and iodoform of an Iodine containing organic compound.

The related name, iodate indicates any salt of iodic acid containing the IO₃^- radical; KIO₃ (potassium iodate) and NaIO₃ (sodium iodate) are the most important salts. Whereas, iodide indicates any compound of iodine with a more electropositive element or group such as such as CH₃CH₂I or any binary compound of iodine which may contain the I^- radical and which may be considered to be derived from hydriodic acid (HI); KI and NaI are examples.

Organic iodines are very useful reagents as they have lower heat of formation than chlorine or bromine analogues. Aliphatic Iodides are used as alkylating agents in synthetic organic chemistry. Iodoform is a simple structural compound; greenish yellow hexagonal solid with a strong, penetrating odor; containing about 96 per cent of iodine; melting point 119 C; soluble in chloroform and ether and somewhat in alcohol and water: used as a topical anti-infective, applied to the skin. Iodoacetic acid is used in biochemical research; it alkylates free thiol groups but not disulfide bridges. methyl iodide, also called iodomethane, is a colorless liquid that turns brown on exposure to light; used in microscopy and in testing for pyridine. It is irritating to skin and mucous membranes and is a suspected carcinogen. Ethylene diamine dihydroiodide is used in animal feeds to prevent deficiency of iodine. Iodine organic compounds are useful in dye industry for the high bright colors as well as pharmaceutical industry. They are important for the production of X-ray contrast media and for the formulating antiseptics.

Ethyl iodide, clear liquid; boiling at 72.3 C is used as an ethylating agent in organic synthesis for many application, for example, as solvents, intermediates for numerous chemicals, dyes, fumigants, sterilants, X-ray contrast media, antiseptics and pharmaceuticals.
SALES SPECIFICATION

APPEARANCE

Clear liquid PURITY (G.C.)

99.0% min

MOISTURE

0.5% max

RESIDUE

0.01% max

TRANSPORTATION PACKING   HAZARD CLASS   UN NO.   SAFETY INFORMATION

OVERVIEW

Combustible Liquid, Target Organ Effect, Toxic by ingestion, Skin and respiratory sensitizer, Irritant.
Target Organs:Central nervous system, Thyroid., Liver, Kidney, LungsCentral nervous system, Thyroid., Liver, Kidney, Lungs 

GHS

SIGNAL WORD

Danger

PICTOGRAMS

HAZARD STATEMENTS

H319:  Causes serious eye irritation
H335:  May cause respiratory irritation
H315:  Causes skin irritation
H332:  Harmful if inhaled
H302:  Harmful if swallowed
H226:  Flammable liquid and vapor

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

P261:  Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
P301+ P312:  IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
P302+ P352:  IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
P280:  Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P305 + P351 + P338:  IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P210:  Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking

EC DIRECTIVES HAZARD CODES

Xn Harmful

RISK PHRASES

10:  Flammable.
20/22:  Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
36/37/38:  Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

SAFETY PHRASES

16:  Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
26:  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
37/39:  Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.

PRICE INFORMATION