CH2I2
267.835 g/mol
Research ReagentDanger
DIIODOMETHANE
CAS75-11-6EC200-841-5
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
Research Compound
Diiodomethane is a dense liquid organic compound commonly employed in mineralogical laboratories. Its primary significance lies in its use for refractive index determination and density separation of minerals.
Refractive index determination of mineralsDensity separation of mineralsUsed as a research reagent in organic synthesis
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CAS 75-11-6
Related Compounds
Safety Reference
Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
diiodomethane
InChIKey
NZZFYRREKKOMAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C(I)I
Synonyms (19)
- DIIODOMETHANE
- DIIODOMETHANE (13C)
- Dijodmethan
- Dijodmethan [Czech]
- MI-Gee
- Methane, diiodo-
- Methyl diiodide
- Methylene diiodide
- Methylene iodide
- Methylene iodide-13C,d2
- Methylenjodid
- Methylenjodid [Czech]
- Mi-gee brand
- methvleneiodide
- methyleniodid