INTRODUCTION

Iodomethane, also known as methyl iodide, is a colorless, non-flammable liquid with pungent, ethereal odor that darkens on exposure to light. It occurs naturally in oceans as a product of marine algae. The liquid is a versatile methylation reagent and methylates carbon, oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, and phosphorous atoms in organic molecules.

Manufacture
The product is manufactured by Finkelstein reaction between methyl chloride and sodium iodide.

SynonymsMethyl Iodide
CAS no.74-88-4
EINECS no.200-819-5
Molecular formulaCH3I
Molecular weight141.94
Structure

Applications

APIsBenoxaprofen, an analgesic
Ketoprofen, an anti-inflammatory
Melitracen, an anti-depressant
AgrochemicalsPesticide itself
IntermediatesN-Methylquinolinium iodide
6-Dimethylaminoquinolinium iodide
4-Chloro-2-methylthiopyrimidine
Methyl-4-nitroanisole
Othersas reagent in analysis of pyridine
used in microscopy for its high refractive index
as fire extinguisher

SPECIFICATIONS

TestUnitSpecification
AppearanceClear, colorless liquid
Identification by GCRetention time of the major peak in the chromatogram should correspond to that in the standard chromatogram
MiscibilityMiscible with alcohol, ether and hexane
Assay by GC%Min 99.0

STORAGE
Stored at ambient temperature.

PACKING
50 kg UN-approved SS drum.

REACH Status
Not registered yet.

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