Barium iodide, ultra dry, 99.999% (metals basis)

Description

CAS: 13718-50-8 | BaI2 | 391.14 g/mol

Barium iodide is used as a reagent for facile synthesis of poly(phenylcarbyne). It reacts with alkyl potassium compounds to form organobarium compounds.

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• Ampouled under argon

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 13718-50-8
• Molecular Formula: BaI2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 391.14
• MDL Number: MFCD00003452
• InChI Key: SGUXGJPBTNFBAD-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• IUPAC Name: barium(2+) diiodide
• SMILES: [I-].[I-].[Ba++]

• Melting Point: 740°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Beads
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN1564
• Merck Index: 14,980
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol,and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 391.15
• Percent Purity: 99.999%
• Odor: Odorless
• Packaging: Ampule
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic; Light sensitive
• Density: 5.15 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Barium iodide, Ultra dry

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302+H332
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H332 Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P271-P301+P312-P304+P340-P312-P330-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packaging Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: BARIUM COMPOUNDS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	237-276-9
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Ampouled under argon
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only