CF3I
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
Warning
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H280Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for Trifluoromethyl iodide (CAS 2314-97-8) is 2903.78.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2903.78
EU CN code (8-digit)
2903 78 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
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
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