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195.91 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalWarning

Trifluoromethyl iodide

CAS2314-97-8EC219-014-5
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
Fire suppressant and trifluoromethylating agent

Trifluoromethyl iodide is an industrial chemical used primarily as a fire suppressant and as a trifluoromethylating agent in organic synthesis. It is also employed as an etchant gas and as a substitute for chlorofluorocarbons in fire extinguishers and refrigeration systems.

Fire suppressantTrifluoromethylating agentEtchant gas

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Safety Reference

Compressed Gas
Compressed Gas
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Warning
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H280Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

trifluoro(iodo)methane

InChIKey

VPAYJEUHKVESSD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C(F)(F)(F)I

Synonyms (12)
  • Freon 13T1
  • Iodotrifluoromethane
  • Methane, trifluoroiodo-
  • Monoiodotrifluoromethane
  • Perfluoromethyl iodide
  • Trifluoriodomethane
  • Trifluoromethyl iodide
  • lodotrifluoromethane
  • trifluoro(iodo)methane