| Identification | |
| Name: | Carbon tetraiodide |
| Synonyms: | Tetraiodomethane |
| CAS: | 507-25-5 |
| EINECS: | CI4 |
| Molecular Formula: | CI4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 519.62 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/CI4/c2-1(3,4)5 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | OTH |
| Density: | 4.316 g/cm3 |
| Refractive index: | 1.959 |
| Water Solubility: | Insoluble NFPA RATINGS |
| Solubility: | Insoluble
NFPA RATINGS
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| Appearance: | red crystals |
| Specification: |
Carbon Tetraiodide (CAS NO.507-25-5) is CI4, a tetrahalomethane. Being bright red, it is a relatively rare example of a highly colored methane derivative. It is only 2% by weight carbon, although other methane derivatives are known with still less carbon. |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | III |
| Storage Temperature: | 2-8°C |
| Sensitive: | Moisture & Light Sensitive |
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