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Iodomethane, 99%, stab. with copper, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Chemical Identifiers
CAS | 74-88-4 |
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Molecular Formula | CH3I |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 141.94 |
MDL Number | MFCD00001073 |
InChI Key | INQOMBQAUSQDDS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonym | methyl iodide, monoiodomethane, methane, iodo, methyljodid, jod-methan, methyliodide, methyljodide, iodometano, joodmethaan, metylu jodek |
PubChem CID | 6328 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:39282 |
IUPAC Name | iodomethane |
SMILES | CI |
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 insitu 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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ApplicationsIodomethane 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 insitu 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.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Light and moisture sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and oxygen.
Chemical Identifiers
74-88-4 | |
141.94 | |
INQOMBQAUSQDDS-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
6328 | |
iodomethane |
CH3I | |
MFCD00001073 | |
methyl iodide, monoiodomethane, methane, iodo, methyljodid, jod-methan, methyliodide, methyljodide, iodometano, joodmethaan, metylu jodek | |
CHEBI:39282 | |
CI |
Specifications
74-88-4 | |
2.28 | |
Pungent | |
1.53 | |
UN2644 | |
Light sensitive | |
methyl iodide, monoiodomethane, methane, iodo, methyljodid, jod-methan, methyliodide, methyljodide, iodometano, joodmethaan, metylu jodek | |
INQOMBQAUSQDDS-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
iodomethane | |
6328 | |
141.94 | |
Iodomethane, Stabilized with copper |
-67°C | |
41°C to 43°C | |
CH3I | |
MFCD00001073 | |
969135 | |
14,6087 | |
Miscible with water. | |
CI | |
141.94 | |
CHEBI:39282 | |
99% |
Safety and Handling
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.
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
H301+H331-H312-H315-H319-H335-H351
missing translation for 'dotInformation' : Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: METHYL IODIDE
missing translation for 'einecsNumber' : 200-819-5
missing translation for 'rtecsNumber' : PA9450000
missing translation for 'tsca' : Yes
Recommended Storage : Keep cold
- Iodomethane
Signal Word
- Danger
Hazard Category
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
Hazard Statement
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
Precautionary Statement
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- 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.
- P311-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .
Supplemental information
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methyl iodide
RUO – Research Use Only