1-Iodohexane
Chemical compound
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1-Iodohexane is a chemical compound from the group of aliphatic saturated halogenated hydrocarbons. The chemical formula is CH3(CH2)5I.[2][3] It is a colorless liquid.
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1-Iodohexane | |
| Other names
1-Hexyl iodide | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.010.309 |
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| Properties | |
| C6H13I | |
| Molar mass | 212.074 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | yellowish liquid |
| Density | 1.437 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | −75 °C (−103 °F; 198 K) |
| Boiling point | 181 °C (358 °F; 454 K) |
| practically insoluble | |
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1-Bromohexane 1-Chlorohexane 1-Fluorohexane |
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| H302, H315, H318, H319, H335 | |
| P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P305+P354+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, P501 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Synthesis
1-Iodohexane can be obtained by treating 1-bromohexane with potassium iodide.[4]
The compound can also be prepared by treating 1-hexanol with iodine and triphenylphosphine.[5]
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Uses
The compound is used as an alkylating agent in organic synthesis.[8] Also, it is used as an intermediate in the production of other chemical compounds such as tetradecane.