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Iodobenzene (Phenyl Iodide) is a foundational organoiodine compound that serves as a highly reactive aryl halide, essential for constructing complex molecules through various metal-catalyzed coupling reactions. CAS Number: 591-50-4
| Appearance | Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid (may darken to reddish-brown over time) |
| Molecular Weight: 204.01 g/mol | 204.01 g/mol |
| Safety Information Classified as Combustible and Harmful (GHS07); it causes skin and eye irritation and is harmful if swallowed, necessitating handling in a fume hood with appropriate chemical-resistant gloves. | Classified as Combustible and Harmful (GHS07); it causes skin and eye irritation and is harmful if swallowed, necessitating handling in a fume hood with appropriate chemical-resistant gloves. |
| Solubility | Soluble in Ethanol, Ether, and Chloroform; insoluble in water |
| Purity | ≥ 98.0% or ≥ 99.0% |
| Melting Point | 31 °C (Boiling Point: 188 °C) |
| Synonyms | Phenyl iodide, Benzene iodide, Monoiodobenzene |