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Iodine

≥99.99% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Molecular iodine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
I2
CAS Number:
7553-56-2
Molecular Weight:
253.81
Beilstein:
3587194
EC Number:
231-442-4
MDL number:
MFCD00011355
UNSPSC Code:
12141916
eCl@ss:
38050601
PubChem Substance ID:
24859565
NACRES:
NA.23

vapor density

9 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.31 mmHg ( 25 °C)
1 mmHg ( 38.7 °C)

Assay

≥99.99% trace metals basis

form

beads
flakes

resistivity

1.3E15 μΩ-cm

bp

184 °C (lit.)

mp

113 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

II

InChI

1S/I2/c1-2

InChI key

PNDPGZBMCMUPRI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Iodine is a dark grey solid that sublimates into a violet gas. For a solid, molecular iodine has a high vapor pressure (0.31 mmHg at 25 °C). Chemically, iodine is electrophilic and can participate in electrophilic substitution reactions, such as the iodination of organic compounds. This electrophilic behavior is due to the high electronegativity of iodine and its large size, which make it a relatively weak oxidizing agent. Our high-purity iodine is synthesized to have fewer than 100 ppm of trace metals impurities.

Application

High-purity iodine has a variety of uses in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and electronic industries. In the semiconductor and electronics industry, high-purity iodine is used in the production of semiconductors, where it is used as a dopant to create p-type semiconductors and in the production of LCD displays. In the life sciences industry, high-purity iodine is used to create X-ray contrast agents, which are used to enhance the visibility of specific organs in medical imaging. Iodine is also used as a disinfectant, antifungal agent, and antiseptic in various medical applications. Its unique properties make it an important element in various high-tech applications where its high purity is essential.

Features and Benefits

Our 99.99% pure iodine is useful in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and electronic industries where purity matters most.
✔ Consistent quality
✔ High-purity
✔ Available to Scale Up: Bulk and Pilot Scale

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT RE 1 Oral - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system, Thyroid

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Eike I Piechowiak et al.
Radiology, 275(3), 692-697 (2015-02-06)
To determine the effect of the use of iodinated contrast agents on the formation of DNA double-strand breaks during chest computed tomography (CT). This study was approved by the institutional review board, and written informed consent was obtained from all
Michael B Zimmermann
Thyroid : official journal of the American Thyroid Association, 17(9), 829-835 (2007-10-25)
Iodine is required for the production of thyroid hormones, which are essential for normal brain development, and the fetus, newborn, and young child are particularly vulnerable to iodine deficiency. The iodine requirement increases during pregnancy and recommended intakes are in
Zulfiqar A Bhutta et al.
Lancet (London, England), 382(9890), 452-477 (2013-06-12)
Maternal undernutrition contributes to 800,000 neonatal deaths annually through small for gestational age births; stunting, wasting, and micronutrient deficiencies are estimated to underlie nearly 3·1 million child deaths annually. Progress has been made with many interventions implemented at scale and
Michael B Zimmermann et al.
Nutrition reviews, 70(10), 553-570 (2012-10-06)
Iodine status has been historically assessed by palpation of the thyroid and reported as goiter rates. Goiter is a functional biomarker that can be applied to both individuals and populations, but it is subjective. Iodine status is now assessed using
Elizabeth N Pearce et al.
Thyroid : official journal of the American Thyroid Association, 23(5), 523-528 (2013-03-12)
Dietary iodine intake is required for the production of thyroid hormone. Consequences of iodine deficiency include goiter, intellectual impairments, growth retardation, neonatal hypothyroidism, and increased pregnancy loss and infant mortality. In 1990, the United Nations World Summit for Children established
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