Ammonium iodide, 99.995% (metals basis)

Description

Light Sensitive and Hygroscopic | CAS: 12027-06-4 | H4IN | 144.94 g/mol

It is used in photographic chemicals and some medications. Ammonium iodide and hydrogen peroxide plays an essential role for the eco-friendly oxyiodination of aromatic compounds. Ammonium Iodide and DMF is also useful for the copper-mediated selective cyanation reaction of Indoles and 2-Phenylpyridines.

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: 12027-06-4
• Molecular Formula: H4IN
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 144.94
• MDL Number: MFCD00011424
• InChI Key: UKFWSNCTAHXBQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ammonium iodide, azanium iodide, unii-oz8f027ldh, ammonium iodide nh4 i, oz8f027ldh, ammonium-iodid, ammonium jodatum, ammoniumiodid, hsdb 476, nh4i
• PubChem CID: 25487
• ChEBI: CHEBI:63040
• IUPAC Name: azanium;iodide
• SMILES: [NH4+].[I-]

• Melting Point: 551°C (sublimation)
• Color: White to Yellow
• Quantity: 5 g
• Linear Formula: NH₄I
• Merck Index: 14,529
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and ethanol.
• Formula Weight: 144.94
• Percent Purity: 99.995%
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.7031
• Sensitivity: Air and light sensitive; Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.514
• Chemical Name or Material: Ammonium iodide, (metals basis)

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	234-717-7
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only