Sodium iodide, ultra dry, 99.999% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Sodium iodide commonly is used to prevent iodine deficiency. Used as analytical reagents, in the manufacture of disinfectants, antiseptics, deodorants and medicines. They are used in baking ingredient conditioner and as animal feed. It is used for conversion of alkyl chlorides into alkyl iodides, such as in the treatment of thyroid cancer and hyperthyroidism and in scintillation detectors, traditionally in nuclear medicine, geophysics, nuclear physics, and environmental measurements.

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.

• Ampouled under argon

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 1300°C to 1304°C
• Melting Point: 651°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Beads
• Quantity: 5 g
• Merck Index: 14,8631
• Solubility Information: Very soluble in water and liquid ammonia. Freely soluble in acetone,formic acid,formamide,methanol,and acetonitrile. Soluble in N,N-dimethylformamide.
• Formula Weight: 149.89
• Percent Purity: 99.999%
• Odor: Odorless
• Packaging: Ampule
• Refractive Index: 1.7745
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic; Light sensitive
• Density: 3.67 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Sodium iodide, Ultra dry

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P362
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 9; Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber	231-679-3
RTECSNumber	WB6475000
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Ampouled under argon
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only