2-Iodopropane

Synonym(s):Isopropyl iodide

CAS NO.：75-30-9
Empirical Formula: C3H7I
Molecular Weight: 169.99
MDL number: MFCD00001071
EINECS: 200-859-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-11-28 16:31:44

What is 2-Iodopropane?

Chemical properties

Colorless liquid that discolors in air and light; miscible with chloroform, ether, alcohol and benzene; slightly soluble in water.

The Uses of 2-Iodopropane

Organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals. 2-Iodopropane (Isopropyl iodide) was used to prepare butyric and isobutyric acid.

The Uses of 2-Iodopropane

2-Iodopropane is used to prepare butyric and isobutyric acid, as a solvent, also used in medicine and organic synthesis.

Purification Methods

Treat the iodide with bromine, followed by extraction of free halogen with aqueous Na2S2O3 or NaHSO3, washing with water, drying (MgSO4 or CaCl2) and distilling. (The treatment with bromine is optional.) Other purification methods include passage through activated alumina, or shaking with copper powder or mercury to remove iodine, drying with P2O5 and distilling. Washing with conc H2SO4 or conc HCl (to remove any alcohol), water, aqueous Na2SO3, water and aqueous Na2CO3 has also been used. Treatment with silica gel causes some liberation of iodine. Distillations should be carried out at slightly reduced pressure. Purified isopropyl iodide is stored in the dark in the presence of a little mercury. [Beilstein 1 IV 223.]

Properties of 2-Iodopropane

Melting point:	-90 °C
Boiling point:	90 °C
Density	1.703 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.498(lit.)
Flash point:	108 °F
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
solubility	1.4g/l
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless to light yellow
Water Solubility	Soluble in water(1.4g/L).
Sensitive	Light Sensitive
Merck	14,5214
BRN	1098244
Exposure limits	ACGIH: TWA 0.2 mg/m3; TWA 1 mg/m3 OSHA: TWA 0.1 mg/m3; TWA 1 mg/m3 NIOSH: IDLH 100 mg/m3; TWA 1 mg/m3; TWA 0.1 mg/m3
Dielectric constant	8.1899999999999995
Stability:	Stable, but may discolour on exposure to light. Air sensitive. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	75-30-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Propane, 2-iodo-(75-30-9)
EPA Substance Registry System	Propane, 2-iodo- (75-30-9)

Safety information for 2-Iodopropane

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.