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359122

Iodine trichloride

97%

Synonym(s):

Trichloroiodine

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
ICl3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
233.26
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352101
EC Number:
212-739-8
MDL number:
Assay:
97%
Form:
solid
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Quality Segment

assay

97%

form

solid

reaction suitability

reaction type: Halogenations

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

Cl[I](Cl)Cl

InChI

1S/Cl3I/c1-4(2)3

InChI key

PAWIVBWALDNUJP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Iodine trichloride (ICl3) is an inorganic compound that is commonly used as an oxidizing agent in organic synthesis. It is also used in the halogenation of organic compounds, and oxidative cleavage of carbon-carbon bonds.

Application

Iodine trichloride can be used:     
  • In the halogenation of aromatic compounds to prepare corresponding chlorinated derivatives.      
  • To oxidize primary and secondary alcohols to aldehydes and ketones.



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Signal Word

Danger

Target Organs

Respiratory system

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Ox. Sol. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3

Storage Class

5.1B - Oxidizing hazardous materials



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