Difference between revisions of "Iodoform"

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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
Yellow crystals or powder with a strong odor that has historically been used as a disinfectant.
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Yellow crystals or powder with a strong odor that has historically been used as a [[disinfectant]].
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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triiodomethane
 
triiodomethane
  
== Other Properties ==
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== Risks ==
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* Decomposes when mixed with mercuric oxide, [[calomel]], [[silver nitrate]], and [[tannin|tannins]].
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==Physical and Chemical Properties==
  
 
Soluble in benzene, acetone. Slightly soluble in alcohol, glycerol, chloroform, carbon disulfide and ether.  Insoluble in water.
 
Soluble in benzene, acetone. Slightly soluble in alcohol, glycerol, chloroform, carbon disulfide and ether.  Insoluble in water.
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! scope="row"| Melting Point
 
! scope="row"| Melting Point
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| 115 C
 
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! scope="row"| Density
 
! scope="row"| Density
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| 4.08 g/ml
 
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight
 
! scope="row"| Molecular Weight
 
| 393.73
 
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== Hazards and Safety ==
 
 
Decomposes when mixed with mercuric oxide, calomel, silver nitrate, and tannins.
 
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 09:28, 21 September 2022

Description

Yellow crystals or powder with a strong odor that has historically been used as a Disinfectant.

Synonyms and Related Terms

triiodomethane

Risks

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in benzene, acetone. Slightly soluble in alcohol, glycerol, chloroform, carbon disulfide and ether. Insoluble in water.

Composition CHI3
CAS 75-47-8
Melting Point 115 C
Density 4.08 g/ml
Molecular Weight 393.73

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