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HCID 5238Generated: October 23, 2026

Sodium Iodide

Sodium iodine · Hydriodic acid sodium salt · Soiodin · Anayodin · ioduredesodium · Sodium monoiodide · Sodium iodide (NaI) · Sodium iodide hydrate

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Sodium Iodide molecular structure

Identifiers & Physical Properties

CAS No.7681-82-5
Molecular formulaINa
Average molar mass149.8942 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass149.89424 g/mol
SMILES[I-].[Na+]
InChIKeyFVAUCKIRQBBSSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
PubChem CID5238
ChEMBLCHEMBL1644695
ChEBICHEBI:33167
EC No.231-679-3
DTXSIDDTXSID2041125

Chemical & Physical Properties

Topological polar surface area0
Hydrogen bond donors0
Hydrogen bond acceptors1
Rotatable bonds0
Heavy atoms2
Formal charge0
Complexity2
pH8-9.56-9 (50g/l, H2O, 20℃)
OdorODORLESS
TasteSALINE, SOMEWHAT BITTER TASTE
Density3.673.67 g/cm³3.667 @25 °C
Color/FormCOLORLESS, CUBIC CRYSTALSWHITE CRYSTALS OR GRANULESWHITE POWDER
SolubilitySolubleSOLUBILITY (G/100 CC SOLVENT): 184 G IN WATER @ 25 °C302 G IN WATER @ 100 °C42.57 G IN ALCOHOL @ 25 °C39.9 G IN ACETONE @ 25 °C1 G SOL IN 1 ML GLYCEROLSolubility in water, g/100ml at 25 °C: 184water: soluble(lit.)184 g/100 mL (25 ºC)
Boiling pointDecomposes1304 °C1304 °C @760 [mm Hg]1300 °C
Melting point651651 °C660 °C661 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure1 MM HG @ 767 °C1 [mm Hg] @767 °C1 hPa (767 °C)
Refractive indexINDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.7745
Physical DescriptionLiquidCBIDry PowderWet SolidWhite odorless deliquescent solidTurned brown by air[Merck Index] Colorless to white hygroscopic solid[ICSC] White odorless crystalline powder[MSDSonline]COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS OR WHITE POWDER. TURNS BROWN ON EXPOSURE TO AIR.
Stability/Shelf LifeIT IS MADE SLIGHTLY ALKALINE TO RENDER IT MORE STABLE
Bulk density1500-2000kg/m3
Vapor density>1 (vs air)
Flash point1300-1304°C
Storage conditionsStore at +5°C to +30°C.
pKa (acidity coefficient)0.067[at 20 ℃]
Physical statebeads
Specific gravity3.67
ColorWhite
Specific heat capacityCp(crystal): 0.35 J/(g·K), at 25℃
SensitivityHygroscopic
Merck14,8631
Dielectric constant7.2800000000000002
Stabilityhygroscopic
Cosmetics Ingredients FunctionsANTIMICROBIAL
InChI1S/HI.Na/h1H/q+1/p-1
InChIKeyFVAUCKIRQBBSSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES[Na+].[I-]
LogP (partition coefficient)-1.301 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference7681-82-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
Indirect Additives used in Food Contact SubstancesSODIUM IODIDE
FDA 21 CFR178.1010
EWG's Food Scores1
FDA UNIIF5WR8N145C
NIST Chemistry ReferenceSodium iodide(7681-82-5)
EPA Substance Registry SystemSodium iodide (7681-82-5)
UNSPSC Code12352302
NACRESNB.22
GHS pictogramGHS07,GHS08,GHS09
Signal wordDanger
GHS hazard statementsH315-H319-H372-H400
GHS precautionary statementsP260-P264-P273-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P314
Hazard symbolsXi,N
Risk statements (R)36/38-36/37/38-50
Safety statements (S)26-61
UN transport numberUN 3077 9 / PGIII
Water hazard class (WGK)1
RTECS numberWB6475000
F8
TSCA inventory statusTSCA listed
Hazard class9Eye Irrit. 2
Customs code28276000
Storage class13 - Non Combustible Solids
Hazardous substances data7681-82-5(Hazardous Substances Data)
ToxicityMLD i.v. in rats: 1.3 g/kg, Loeser, Konwiser, J. Lab. Clin. Med. 15, 35 (1929)
REACH registrationsActive
Limited quantities5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid) or 5.0 kg (11 lbs) (solid)
Excepted quantitiesMax Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L)

Safety & Regulations

GHS classificationThis chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 7.9% (39 of 495) of reports.DangerH315 (70.9%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]H319 (72.7%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]H335 (16.8%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposureRespiratory tract irritation]H372 (42.8%): Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]H400 (61.8%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]H411 (10.1%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P391, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)Aggregated GHS information provided per 495 reports by companies from 36 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 39 of 495 reports by companies.There are 35 notifications provided by 456 of 495 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
Regulatory informationChemical: Sodium iodide (NaI)Sodium iodide (NaI) is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of Sodium iodide (NaI) are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)Status: Active Update: 05-04-2023 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/5959Status: Active Update: 12-01-2023 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/5847Status: Active Update: 18-02-2020 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/25025Sodium iodide: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Other safety informationIMAP assessments - Sodium iodide (NaI): Human health tier I assessmentIMAP assessments - Sodium iodide (NaI): Environment tier I assessment
Fire hazardsNot combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
Fire potentialPERCHLORIC ACID IGNITES IN CONTACT WITH SODIUM IODIDE.
Hazards summaryA skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritantIf ingested: the substance may have effects on the thyroid and may cause systemic sensitization. Symptoms of systemic sensitization may include airway obstruction and various skin reactions or even anaphylactic shock. Exposure during pregnancy may affect the thyroid function of the newborn. [ICSC] An irritant[MSDSonline] See Iodine for the TLV of Iodides.
Chemical DangersReacts violently with strong oxidants. This produces iodine fumes.
Hazard Classes and CategoriesSkin Irrit. 2 (70.9%)Eye Irrit. 2 (72.7%)STOT SE 3 (16.8%)STOT RE 1 (42.8%)Aquatic Acute 1 (61.8%)Aquatic Chronic 2 (10.1%)
State drinking water guidelines(ME) MAINE 340 ug/l /Iodide ion/
Fire fightingIn case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.
First aid measuresFresh air, rest.Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .
Safe storageSeparated from strong oxidants and food and feedstuffs. Dry. Well closed.
Storage conditionsKEEP WELL CLOSED & PROTECTED FROM LIGHT.
Spillage disposalPersonal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers.
Eye PreventionWear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.
Inhalation RiskA harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly , especially if powdered.
Skin PreventionProtective gloves.
Exposure PreventionPREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!
Ingestion PreventionDo not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Inhalation PreventionUse ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust or breathing protection.
Threshold Limit Values (TLV)0.01 [ppm], inhalable fraction and vapor (iodides)0.01 ppm as TWAA4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen).
Interactions...LITHIUM CARBONATE THEORETICALLY COULD INTERACT WITH...SODIUM IODIDE.
Exposure routesThe substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.
Signs and SymptomsCough. Sore throat. Headache.Redness.Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.
Human Toxicity ExcerptsTHE OCCASIONAL USE OF IODIDES FOR ASTHMA IN PREGNANCY HAS RESULTED IN FETAL DEATH, SEVERE GOITER & CRETINOID APPEARANCE OF THE NEWBORN. /IODIDE SALTS/..."IODISM" RESULTS FROM CHRONIC IODIDE OVERDOSES... IODISM IS CHARACTERIZED BY SALIVATION, CORYZA, SNEEZING, CONJUNCTIVITIS, HEADACHE, FEVER, LARYNGITIS, BRONCHITIS, STOMATITIS, PAROTITIS...&...EDEMA OF GLOTTIS...HAS OCCURRED. /IODIDE SALTS/TEN GRAMS OF SODIUM IODIDE HAVE BEEN GIVEN SLOWLY BY IV ROUTE WITHOUT ILL EFFECTS.OCCASIONAL INDIVIDUALS SHOW...SENSITIVITY TO IODIDE OR TO ORG PREPN THAT CONTAIN IODINE WHEN...ADMIN IV. ONSET OF AN ACUTE REACTION MAY OCCUR IMMEDIATELY OR SEVERAL HR AFTER ADMIN. ANGIOEDEMA IS OUTSTANDING SYMPTOM, & SWELLING OF LARYNX MAY LEAD TO SUFFOCATION. MULTIPLE CUTANEOUS HEMORRHAGES MAY BE PRESENT. /IODIDE PREPN/For more Human Toxicity Excerpts (Complete) data for SODIUM IODIDE (10 total), please visit the HSDB record page.
F8
Water hazard class (WGK)1
TSCA inventory statusTSCA listed
RTECS numberWB6475000
UN transport numberUN 3077 9 / PGIII
Customs code28276000
ToxicityMLD i.v. in rats: 1.3 g/kg, Loeser, Konwiser, J. Lab. Clin. Med. 15, 35 (1929)
Risk statements (R)36/38-36/37/38-50
Signal wordDanger
GHS pictogramGHS07,GHS08,GHS09
Hazard symbolsXi,N
Safety statements (S)26-61
Hazard class9Eye Irrit. 2
Storage class13 - Non Combustible Solids
GHS hazard statementsH315-H319-H372-H400
Limited quantities5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid) or 5.0 kg (11 lbs) (solid)
Excepted quantitiesMax Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L)
REACH registrationsActive
GHS precautionary statementsP260-P264-P273-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P314
Hazardous substances data7681-82-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Applications & Uses

Uses

Sodium iodide is widely used for halide exchange (Finkelstein reaction), for example in the conversion of an alkyl chloride, allyl chloride and arylmethyl chloride into their respective iodides, which are precursors for pharmaceutical and fine chemical products. They are used to ehnance the efficiency of the formation of Wittig adducts from less reactive chlorides and bromides. Appropriate prepartions find use as a nutrient supplement. Sodium iodide is used as the precursor to the control agent in ab initio emulsion polymerization. Sodium iodide finds use in the determination of dissolved oxygen in the modified Winkler method, synthesis of the fluorescent dye coppersensor-1 (CS1) for imaging labile copper pools in biological samples, and the cleavage of esters, lactones, carbamates and ethers in combination with chlorotrimethylsilane.

General Description

Sodium iodide is an inorganic salt. Mixture of chlorotrimethylsilane/sodium iodide in acetonitrile is a useful reagent for the cleavage of esters, lactones, carbamates and ethers.

Preparation & Synthesis

Preparation

Sodium iodide is prepared by adding hydriodic acid or an acidic iodide solution to a solution of sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate, followed by evaporation and crystallization: NaOH + HI → NaI + H2OThe solution is filtered to remove any impurities prior to its evaporation and crystallization.