Zinc iodide

Cas 10139-47-6

Zinc iodide Cas 10139-47-6

Chemical Properties Of Zinc iodide Cas 10139-47-6

Zinc iodide (MF: I₂Zn; MW: 319.2) is a white, fine-grained powder that is highly hygroscopic. When exposed to light in the air, it releases iodine and gradually turns brown. It is highly soluble in water and miscible with ethanol, diethyl ether, and ammonia water. It is chemically reactive and can act as a Lewis acid to catalyze organic reactions. It serves as an important raw material in various fields, including as an analytical reagent, an organic synthesis catalyst, a medical disinfectant and astringent, and a battery electrolyte.

Product Description Of Zinc iodide Cas 10139-47-6

Item Specification
Melting Point 446 °C
Boiling Point 624 °C (decomposes)
Density 4.74 g/mL at 25 °C
Flash Point N/A
Refractive index 1.955
Solubility 450 g/100 mL (20°C); soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether, ammonia water, NaOH, and ammonium carbonate solutions; slightly soluble in glycerol.
Stability Stable at room temperature; decomposes upon exposure to light, releasing iodine; highly hygroscopic; reacts violently with strong oxidizing agents.

Product Application Of Zinc iodide Cas 10139-47-6

  1. Organic Synthesis: Zinc iodide is used as a mild Lewis acid catalyst for addition, substitution, and coupling reactions.
  2. Analytical Chemistry: Component of iodine-starch reagents for detecting nitrites, free chlorine, and other oxidizing agents.
  3. Medical & Pharmaceutical: Serves as a local antiseptic and astringent in topical preparations.
  4. Industrial Radiography: It is used as an X-ray opaque penetrant to enhance contrast in non-destructive composite testing.
  5. Battery Electrolytes: A key component in high-density electrolytes for zinc-based rechargeable batteries.
  6. Electron Microscopy: Zinc iodide is used with osmium tetroxide as a stain for biological samples.
Packaging Method Of Zinc iodide Cas 10139-47-6
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