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Catalog Number:
38915
CAS Number:
507-02-8
Acetyl iodide
Purity:
≥ 95% (Assay by titration)
Hazmat
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Product Information
CAS Number
507-02-8
Purity
≥ 95% (Assay by titration)
Molecular Formula
C2H3IO
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00039399
PubChem ID
10483
Density
2.070
Appearance
Red to dark red to brown clear liquid to cloudy liquid
Boiling Point
107 - 109 °C
Conditions
Store at RT
General Information
CAS Number
507-02-8
Purity
≥ 95% (Assay by titration)
Molecular Formula
C2H3IO
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00039399
PubChem ID
10483
Density
2.070
Appearance
Red to dark red to brown clear liquid to cloudy liquid
Boiling Point
107 - 109 °C
Conditions
Store at RT
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
Yes
Antibiotic
No
DEA-regulated
No
Warnings
-
Applications

Acetyl iodide is widely utilized in research focused on:

  • Synthetic Chemistry: It serves as a versatile reagent for the introduction of acetyl groups in organic synthesis, enabling the formation of various acetylated compounds that are essential in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
  • Medicinal Chemistry: Researchers use acetyl iodide to modify drug molecules, enhancing their efficacy and bioavailability. This modification can lead to improved therapeutic profiles for existing medications.
  • Material Science: In the development of polymers and advanced materials, acetyl iodide is employed to create functionalized surfaces, which can enhance properties such as adhesion and chemical resistance.
  • Biochemistry: It is utilized in the synthesis of acetylated biomolecules, which are crucial for studying enzyme activity and metabolic pathways, providing insights into biological processes.
  • Analytical Chemistry: Acetyl iodide is used in derivatization techniques to improve the detectability of certain compounds in chromatography, facilitating the analysis of complex mixtures in environmental and food safety testing.

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