Iodomethane CAS 74-88-4


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- Purity:99.8%
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Name: Iodomethane
CAS:74-88-4
MOQ: 1KG
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Chemical Structure
Basic Info:
Melting point | −64(lit.) |
Boiling point | 41-43 °C |
density | 2.28 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
vapor density | 4.89 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 24.09 psi ( 55 °C) |
refractive index | n20/D 1.530 |
Product Introduction:
Iodomethane (CH3) is an organic compound with the formula CH3 and molecular weight 141.94. It is a colorless liquid with a distinctive smell, denser than water and insoluble in it but soluble in organic solvents like ethanol, ether and others such as organic solvents ethanol ether or others such as petroleum products such as gasoline or ether; its melting point lies between -6.1deg C and 42.5degC with high volatility at room temperatures.
Chemically speaking, Iodomethane is an ideal methylation reagent and reacts well with various compounds; alcohols form ethers when exposed to it; amines form quaternary ammonium salts; sodium metals produce sodium methyl. Furthermore, its reactive chemical properties allow it to participate in typical substitution and elimination reactions typical of halogenated hydrocarbons; these can occur either under light or heating conditions and with sodium metals forming sodium methyl.
Owing to its high toxicity, inhaling or being exposed to high concentrations of Iodomethane has long been studied and researched for its safety and environmental impacts. Exposure can cause respiratory irritation, nervous system damage and more; hence strict safety precautions such as wearing protective equipment must be observed when working in well ventilated environments and operating according to regulations set in place to avoid leaks or pollution accidents occurring during its production, storage or transport.
Nature and Specifications:
Item | Specification |
Product Name | Iodomethane |
CAS No. | 74-88-4 |
Appearance | Liquid |
Shelf Life | 2 years |
Packing | As your requirements |
Fp | −18 °F |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
solubility | water: soluble14g/L at 20°C |
form | Liquid |
color | Clear |
Specific Gravity | 2.280 |
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Iodomethane is an invaluable chemical compound in organic synthesis that plays an integral part in many industries. A colorless liquid, it has a distinctive odor and highly reactive chemical properties which allow it to play an integral part of organic synthesis reactions – including those involved with drug synthesis, surfactant manufacturing and organic reduction reactions. Iodomethane’s irreplaceable role as part of organic synthesis cannot be overstated!
Iodomethane was once widely used in agriculture as a fumigant to disinfect soil and control pests such as nematodes, fungi and bacteria in the soil – providing crops protection from diseases or pests. With increasing focus on environmental sustainability and human health issues, more people have realized the potential harm Iodomethane could pose to both ecosystems and human health; studies have demonstrated its ability to photochemically methylate mercury into neurotoxic methylmercury that accumulates and multiplies throughout food chains – thus placing ecosystems and human health at risk; use in agricultural fields has since been severely restricted.
Iodomethane plays an indispensable role in industrial production. It can serve as a solvent to dissolve organic compounds, making its use especially significant in chemical production. Furthermore, Iodomethane can also be used as an intermediate chemical between dyeing processes and fragrance manufacturing – chemicals widely used both at home and at work, so its significance cannot be overestimated.
However, while Iodomethane has many applications across different fields, its potential damage to both human health and the environment has raised widespread concern. With rising environmental awareness and stricter regulations limiting Iodomethane use for environmental as well as human health reasons. With continued technological progress bringing more environmentally friendly alternatives becoming available; its application could become less prevalent or may even gradually be phased out entirely over time.
Iodomethane has many applications in organic synthesis, agriculture, chemical analysis and industrial production. Unfortunately, however, its potential environmental and health hazards cannot be ignored and must be used more responsibly in order to achieve sustainable development. Moving forward we may need to be more cautious when handling this compound and find more eco-friendly and safe alternatives so as to create sustainable development outcomes.
First, in organic synthesis, Iodomethane is an extremely efficient methylation reagent, being capable of easily adding methyl groups into various organic molecules to form ethers, esters, quaternary ammonium salts, and other important compounds. Due to its efficiency and selectivity of this reaction, it finds particular utility within pharmaceutical production and fine chemicals; many pharmaceutical intermediates as well as high value-added chemicals cannot be produced without it; its methylation being one key step involved with creating antitumor and cardiovascular drugs among other benefits.
Although its use in agriculture is strictly controlled, Iodomethane remains an extremely effective fumigant. It penetrates soil quickly, killing nematodes, fungi and bacteria quickly while rapidly volatilizing without adversely impacting subsequent crop planting – these features make Iodomethane an essential choice in environments where other means of pest control prove insufficient.
Iodomethane also provides benefits in chemical analysis. It can serve as a standard material to calibrate instruments and verify analytical results, with relatively limited applications; however, due to its stability and accuracy it has become indispensable in high precision chemical analyses.
However, Iodomethane poses significant environmental and health risks that must not be ignored. Studies have demonstrated its ability to photochemically methylate mercury in the environment into neurotoxic methylmercury that threatens ecosystems as well as human health if used incorrectly; for this reason when using Iodomethane it must adhere strictly to all relevant regulations and safety standards to ensure use within safe parameters.
Iodomethane holds considerable advantages for organic synthesis, industrial production, agriculture and chemical analysis – particularly its efficiency and selectivity in methylation reactions. However, its environmental and health risks must not be taken lightly; future efforts should focus on creating alternatives which maximize their advantages while mitigating risks.
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