Ethyl Iodide

Features of Ethyl Iodide
Product Name: Ethyl iodide
Chemical Formula: C2H5I
ethyl iodide cas no.: 75-03-6
Dangerous Grade: 6.1
Technical Data of Ethyl Iodide
ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS RESULTS
Appearance Colorless transparent liquid Conforms
Assay(Dried Basis) ≥99% 99.57%
Specific Gravity 1.94~1.96(20℃) 1.94
Distillation Range 71~73℃ 71.9℃
Conclusion Complies
Remarks No free Iodine
Package and Storage:
100kg/drum or 200kg/drum
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use
Application /Application Industries:
Pharmaceuticals
Reagent
Organic synthesis

Ethyl iodide (also iodethan) is a colorless, flammable chemical compound. It has the chemical formula C2H5I and is prepared by heating ethanol with iodine and phosphorus. On contact with air, especially on the effect of light, it decomposes and turns yellow or reddish from dissolved iodine. It may also be prepared by reaction between hydroiodic acid and ethanol distilling off the ethyl iodide . Ethyl iodide should be stored in copper powder to avoid fast decomposition, though even with this method samples don't last more than 1 year.

Because iodide is a good leaving group, ethyl iodide is an excellent ethylating agent. It is also used as the hydrogen radical promoter.