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Magnesium iodide, ultra dry, 99.996% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AA4431022
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Quantity:
25 g
100 g
10377-58-9
I2Mg
278.11
MFCD00049485
BLQJIBCZHWBKSL-UHFFFAOYSA-L
magnesium(2+) diiodide
[Mg++].[I-].[I-]
10377-58-9
I2Mg
278.11
MFCD00049485
BLQJIBCZHWBKSL-UHFFFAOYSA-L
magnesium(2+) diiodide
[Mg++].[I-].[I-]

Description

Light Sensitive and Hygroscopic

Magnesium iodide is used to prepare compounds for organic synthesis. It serves as a useful reagent in the Baylis-Hillman reaction. It reacts with cyclic sulfates of vic-diols in order to prepare the corresponding olefins.

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.

TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point 637°C (decomposition)
Color White
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 100 g
Assay Percent Range 99.996% (Metal basis)
Solubility Information Soluble in ether,alcohol and ammonia.
Formula Weight 278.12
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Hygroscopic; Light sensitive
Appearance White powder
Chemical Name or Material Magnesium iodide, ultra dry
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Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber 233-825-1
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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