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Iodine

99.999% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Diiodine, Iodine crystals, Iodine molecule (I)

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
I2
CAS Number:
7553-56-2
Molecular Weight:
253.81
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
24853298
eCl@ss:
38050601
UNSPSC Code:
12141916
EC Number:
231-442-4
MDL number:
MFCD00011355
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3587194
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vapor density

9 (vs air)

Quality Level

100

vapor pressure

0.31 mmHg ( 25 °C), 1 mmHg ( 38.7 °C)

assay

99.999% trace metals basis

form

chips, chunks, pellets

resistivity

1.3E15 μΩ-cm

bp

184 °C (lit.)

mp

113 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

II

InChI

1S/I2/c1-2

InChI key

PNDPGZBMCMUPRI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Iodine is the most electropositive halogen and the least reactive, yet it can still form compounds with a variety of elements. These unique characteristics make iodine an essential component in numerous products and processes. In the field of material science, iodine is increasingly utilized in applications such as organic photovoltaics, where it enhances the efficiency of solar cells by serving as a charge transport material. Additionally, iodine′s role in the synthesis of advanced materials, such as iodine-doped polymers, opens avenues for innovations in electronics and nanotechnology.

Application

  • Iodine-Promoted Reductive Sulfenylation Using Ketones as Hydride Donors.: Discusses a novel chemical synthesis technique using iodine to promote reductive sulfenylation, highlighting iodine′s role in innovative organic transformations (Duan et al., 2024).
  • Unraveling Intracellular Protein Corona Components of Nanoplastics via Photocatalytic Protein Proximity Labeling.: This study employs a photocatalytic protein proximity labeling method to examine the interaction between iodine and protein components on nanoplastics, enhancing our understanding of iodine′s environmental interactions (Zhang et al., 2024).

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT RE 1 Oral - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system, Thyroid

Storage Class

6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves

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Eike I Piechowiak et al.
Radiology, 275(3), 692-697 (2015-02-06)
To determine the effect of the use of iodinated contrast agents on the formation of DNA double-strand breaks during chest computed tomography (CT). This study was approved by the institutional review board, and written informed consent was obtained from all
Michael B Zimmermann et al.
Nutrition reviews, 70(10), 553-570 (2012-10-06)
Iodine status has been historically assessed by palpation of the thyroid and reported as goiter rates. Goiter is a functional biomarker that can be applied to both individuals and populations, but it is subjective. Iodine status is now assessed using
Peter N Taylor et al.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 99(11), 4291-4298 (2014-07-25)
Thyroid dysfunction is associated with impaired cognitive development. Perchlorate decreases thyroidal iodine uptake, potentially reducing thyroid hormone production. It is unclear whether perchlorate exposure in early life affects neurodevelopment. Historical cohort analysis. From 2002 to 2006, 21,846 women at gestational
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229695-100G04061838782052
229695-20G04061838782069