Methyl Iodide

Features of Methyl Iodide
Product Name: Methyl iodide
Chemical Formula: CH3I
Methyl Iodide Cas No.: 74-88-4
Dangerous Grade: 6.1
Technical Data of Methyl Iodide
ITEMS SPECIFICATION
Appearance Clear and transparent liquid
Specific gravity 2.276-2.286(20℃)
Assay ≥99%
Distillation range 41.5-43.5℃
Package and Storage of Methyl Iodide
100kg/drum or 200kg/drum
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use
Application /Application Industries:
Pharmaceuticals
Catalyst

Methyl iodide is a halogenated hydrocarbon, and its molecular formula is CH3I, MeI, which is an iodine substitute for methane. It is a volatile liquid with high density at room temperature, dipole moment 1.59D, refractive index 1.5304 (20 ® C, D), 1.5293 (21 ® C, D). Methyl iodide is miscible with common organic solvents. Pure color is colorless. When exposed to sunlight, it will decompose iodine and be purple. It can be removed by adding metallic copper. Methyl iodide is present in small amounts in rice fields. Methyl iodide is a methylation reagent commonly used in organic synthesis.

Applications of Methyl Iodide
Used as a methylation reagent.
Used as a fungicide, herbicide, insecticide or nematicide and fire extinguisher components
Used as a soil disinfectant as a substitute for methyl bromide (prohibited by the Montreal Convention)
Due to the refractive index, methyl iodide is also used in microscopes.
For medicine, organic synthesis, pyridine test, microscopy, etc.