Allyl iodide

HCID 11166CAS 556-56-9

Basic information

Standard SMILES
C=CCI
InChIKey
HFEHLDPGIKPNKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C3H5I
Average molar mass
167.98 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
167.94359816

Overview

Allyl iodide appears as a yellow liquid with a pungent odor. Denser than water and insoluble in water. Hence sinks in water. Vapors are heavier than air. Very irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Poisonous by ingestion and inhalation. Used to make other chemicals.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
Allyl iodide
IUPAC
3-iodoprop-1-ene
English name
ALLYL IODIDE
Molecular formula
C3H5I
Molecular weight
167.98

Names & synonyms

ALLYL IODIDE556-56-93-Iodo-1-propene3-Iodopropene1-Propene, 3-iodo-3-IodopropylenePropene, 3-iodo-UN1723EINECS 209-130-4NSC 18588UNII-46830QOA4DBRN 1697594
Show more names
AllyljodidAllyliodid3-Jodpropen3-Iodpropen3-iodo-propen3-Jod-1-propen
46830QOA4D2-Propene, 1-iodoCH2CHCH2INSC-18588ALLYL IODIDE [MI]4-01-00-00761 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)DTXSID5060302UN 1723

Database identifiers

CAS
556-56-9
PubChem CID
11166
DTXSID
DTXSID5060302
UNII
46830QOA4D
EC Number
209-130-4
Nikkaji
J2.661A

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
2.1
Topological polar surface area
0 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
0
Hydrogen bond acceptors
0
Rotatable bonds
1
Heavy atoms
4

Experimental & physicochemical properties

Chemical Classes · 2 items

Other Classes -> Halogenated Aliphatics, Unsaturated

Corrosives

SpringerMaterials PropertiesSchoenflies notation
Physical Description · 2 items

Allyl iodide appears as a yellow liquid with a pungent odor. Denser than water and insoluble in water. Hence sinks in water. Vapors are heavier than air. Very irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Poisonous by ingestion and inhalation. Used to make other chemicals.

Yellowish liquid with a pungent unpleasant odor; Darkened by light and air evolving iodine; [Merck Index] Clear dark red liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
-99 °C · -99 °C
Boiling point
102103 °C · 102103°C
Density
1.837 g/mL · 1.837 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index
20 · n20/D 1.554
Flash point
65 °F · 65 °F
storage temp.
2 · 2-8°C

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 6 items

Danger

H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]

P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P264, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P321, P363, P370+P378, P403+P235, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Danger

H225 (100%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]

P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P264, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P321, P363, P370+P378, P403+P235, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 2 items

Chemical: 1-Propene, 3-iodo-

The New Jersey Worker and Community Right to Know Act requires public and private employers to provide information about hazardous substances at their workplaces. (N.J.S.A. 34:5A-1 et. seq.)

DOT LabelFlammable Liquid Corrosive
Fire Hazards · 2 items

Excerpt from ERG Guide 132 [Flammable Liquids - Corrosive]:

· Flammable/combustible material.

Health Hazards · 2 items

Excerpt from ERG Guide 132 [Flammable Liquids - Corrosive]:

· May cause toxic effects if inhaled or ingested.

Hazards Summary · 1 item

Causes general anesthesia, cyanosis, and changes in the structure or function of salivary glands in oral lethal-dose studies of rats; [RTECS] Corrosive and flammable; [Merck Index] A strong skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [CAMEO] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; Highly toxic by ingestion; Readily absorbed through skin; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See Allyl bromide. See 2,3-Dichloro-1-propene. See Iodine for the TLV of Iodides.

DOT ID and Guide1723 132

Safety & protection

Fire FightingExcerpt from ERG Guide 132 [Flammable Liquids - Corrosive]:
Accidental Release Measures · 2 items

· CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back cover.

· ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area.

First Aid · 2 items

Excerpt from ERG Guide 132 [Flammable Liquids - Corrosive]:

General First Aid:

Exposure Control and Personal Protection· Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Nonfire Spill ResponseExcerpt from ERG Guide 132 [Flammable Liquids - Corrosive]:
Isolation and Evacuation · 2 items

Excerpt from ERG Guide 132 [Flammable Liquids - Corrosive]:

Immediate precautionary measure

Toxicology

Adverse EffectsDermatotoxin - Skin burns.

Safety data

F
8-13
PPE
Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
wgk
1
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
UD0450000
ridadr
UN 1723

Chemistry & industry

Uses & manufacturing

UsesUsed to make other chemicals; [CAMEO]
General Manufacturing Information1-Propene, 3-iodo-: ACTIVE
Applications · 2 items

UsesAllyl iodide is used as a reagent used with allylindium sesquiiodide in the cis-double allylation of cyclopropenes. It is used in synthesis of other organic compounds such as N-alkyl 2-pyrrolidone, Sorbic acid ester etc,.

General DescriptionA yellow liquid with a pungent odor. Denser than water and insoluble in water. Hence sinks in water. Vapors are heavier than air. Flash point is less than 75°F. Very irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Poisonous by ingestion and inhalation. Used to make other chemicals.

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