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

• 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

Hazard Category	H227-H302-H315-H317-H319-H334-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H334-H302-H335-H315-H319-H317 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P235-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P285-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P330-P333+P313-P342+P311-P362-P370+P378q-P501c
EINECSNumber	200-833-1
RTECSNumber	KI4750000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only