Calcium iodide hydrate

Description

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

Calcium iodide finds use in the preparation of complex used in polymerization and hydroamination as well as serving as a matrix for luminescent materials.

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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: White to Gray
• Physical Form: Lump
• Quantity: 100 g
• Merck Index: 14,1677
• Solubility Information: Freely soluble in water and alcohol
• Formula Weight: 293.89 (Anhydrous)
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.55 g/mL
• 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