Iodoform Product Specifications

• Application Used as an antiseptic chemical intermediate and in some veterinary applications.
• Molecular Formula CHI3
• Purity Typically >99%
• Molecular Weight 393.73 g/mol
• Grade Technical/Industrial/Pharmaceutical grade depending on application.
• Refractive Rate 1.786
• CAS No 75-47-8
• Properties Halogenated organic compound with antiseptic volatile and slightly soluble characteristics.
• EINECS No 200-874-5
• Taste Characteristic and sweet but not typically tasted due to toxicity.
• Solubility Slightly soluble in water; highly soluble in ethanol ether and other organic solvents.
• Storage Store in a cool dry place in tightly sealed containers. Protect from moisture and light.
• Shape Crystalline powder.
• Shelf Life Stable under proper storage conditions; typical shelf life ranges from 1 to 2 years.
• Appearance Bright yellow crystalline solid.
• HS Code 290339
• Ph Level Neutral to slightly acidic
• Density 4.008 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)
• Structural Formula I-I-C-I (Trivalent iodine atoms bonded to a central carbon atom)
• Melting Point 119C
• Smell Pungent medicinal and similar to antiseptics.
• Ingredients Iodoform (CHI3)
• Physical Form Yellow crystalline powder.
• Usage Applied for treatment of wounds as an antiseptic and also used in chemical synthesis.
• Poisonous Yes toxic to humans and animals if ingested or inhaled.