Aluminum iodide, 99.99+% (metals basis)

Description

Moisture and Light Sensitive | CAS: 7784-23-8 | AlI3 | 407.695 g/mol

Aluminum iodide is employed as a catalyst to break certain kinds of C-O and N-O bonds. It cleaves aryl ethers and deoxygenates epoxides It can also be used for the manufacture of iodinated organic compounds.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7784-23-8
• Molecular Formula: AlI3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 407.695
• MDL Number: MFCD00003427
• InChI Key: CECABOMBVQNBEC-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• Synonym: aluminum iodide, aluminum triiodide, aluminum iii iodide, aluminum iodide anhydrous, aluminum iodide, technical grade, aluminum triiodide, aluminum iodide metals basis, aluminum iodide, anhydrous, powder trace metals basis
• PubChem CID: 82222
• IUPAC Name: triiodoalumane
• SMILES: [Al](I)(I)I

• Boiling Point: 360°C
• Melting Point: 191°C
• Color: Brown-Purple to White
• Physical Form: Lump
• Quantity: 5 g
• Assay Percent Range: >99.99% (Metals basis)
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol and ether.
• Formula Weight: 407.69
• Odor: Pungent
• Sensitivity: Light and moisture sensitive
• Density: 3.98
• Chemical Name or Material: Aluminum iodide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H314-H335
Hazard Statement	Keep container dry. When using do not eat or drink. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Never add water to this product. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	DOT Class: 8, Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber	232-054-8
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only