C8H17I
240.12 g/mol
Research ReagentWarning
3-(Iodomethyl)heptane
CAS1653-16-3EC216-720-5
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
Research Compound
3-(Iodomethyl)heptane is an organic compound with a single iodine atom on a branched heptane chain. It is used as a research reagent in organic synthesis, particularly for reactions involving organozinc carbenoids such as the Simmons–Smith cyclopropanation.
Reagent for Simmons–Smith cyclopropanation reactionsResearch compound for organic synthesis studies
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Safety Reference
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
3-(iodomethyl)heptane
InChIKey
WNPGSEJRPYSCDQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCCCC(CC)CI
Synonyms (3)
- 2-Ethylhexyl iodide
- 3-(Iodomethyl)heptane
- Heptane, 3-(iodomethyl)-