Calcium iodide, ultra dry, 99.99% (metals basis)

Description

Light Sensitive and Hygroscopic | CAS: 10102-68-8 | CaI2 | 293.887 g/mol

Calcium iodide is 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: 10102-68-8
• Molecular Formula: CaI2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 293.887
• MDL Number: MFCD00010910
• InChI Key: UNMYWSMUMWPJLR-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: calcium iodide, calcium diiodide, calciumiodide, calcium 2+ diiodide, acmc-1c61l, ksc491a2n, calcium iodide, anhydrous 25g
• PubChem CID: 5462722
• ChEBI: CHEBI:81718
• IUPAC Name: calcium;diiodide
• SMILES: [Ca+2].[I-].[I-]

• Boiling Point: 1100°C
• Melting Point: 784°C
• Color: White to Yellow
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 500 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.99% (Metal basis)
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,methanol,ethanol and acetone. Insoluble in ether.
• Formula Weight: 293.89
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic; Light sensitive
• Appearance: Off-white to pale yellow powder or beads
• Density: 3.956
• Chemical Name or Material: Calcium iodide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319
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