Calcium iodide hydrate, Puratronic™, 99.9965% (metals basis)

Description

CAS: 71626-98-7 | CaI2 | 293.89 g/mol

Calcium iodide hydrate used in photography. It is also used in cat food as a source of iodine.

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: 71626-98-7
• Molecular Formula: CaI2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 293.89
• MDL Number: MFCD00149622
• InChI Key: UNMYWSMUMWPJLR-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• IUPAC Name: calcium diiodide
• SMILES: [Ca++].[I-].[I-]

• Melting Point: 42°C (decomposition)
• Color: Yellow
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 25 g
• Merck Index: 14,1677
• Solubility Information: Freely soluble in water and alcohol
• Formula Weight: 293.89 (Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 99.9965%
• Grade: Puratronic™
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.55 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Calcium iodide hydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P362
EINECSNumber	233-276-8
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only