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Iodomethane, 99+%, stab. with copper, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Iodomethane is a methylating agent used for alkylating carbon, oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen and phosphorus nucleophiles. For example, phenol reacts with methyl iodide to give anisole. In the Monsanto process, the in situ formed iodomethane reacts with carbon monoxide in the presence of a rhodium complex to give acetyl iodide, which on hydrolysis yields acetic acid. It reacts with magnesium to form the Grignard reagent, methylmagnesium iodide used in organic synthesis. It finds applications as an intermediate in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and in phase transfer catalysts.
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Specifications
Melting Point | -67°C |
Color | Colorless to Yellow |
Density | 2.28 |
Boiling Point | 41°C to 43°C |
Odor | Pungent |
Refractive Index | 1.53 |
Quantity | 1 kg |
UN Number | UN2644 |
Beilstein | 969135 |
Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H301+H331-H312-H315-H319-H335-H351 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H301-H331-H351-H312-H315-H335; Toxic if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled. Suspected of causing cancer. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280i-P281-P301+P310-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P311-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: METHYL IODIDE |
EINECSNumber | 200-819-5 |
RTECSNumber | PA9450000 |
TSCA | Yes |
storageNote1 | 2° to 8°C |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold |
RUO – Research Use Only
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