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Magnesium iodide, ultra dry, 99.996% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11468400
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100 g

Description

Light Sensitive and Hygroscopic

Magnesium iodide is used to prepare compounds for organic synthesis. It serves as a useful reagent in the Baylis-Hillman reaction. It reacts with cyclic sulfates of vic-diols in order to prepare the corresponding olefins.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 10377-58-9
Molecular Formula I2Mg
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 278.11
MDL Number MFCD00049485
InChI Key BLQJIBCZHWBKSL-UHFFFAOYSA-L
IUPAC Name magnesium(2+) diiodide
SMILES [Mg++].[I-].[I-]

Specifications

Melting Point 637°C (decomposition)
Color White
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 25 g
Assay Percent Range 99.996% (Metal basis)
Solubility Information Soluble in ether,alcohol and ammonia.
Formula Weight 278.12
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Hygroscopic; Light sensitive
Appearance White powder
Density 4.43g/cm3 at 20°C
Chemical Name or Material Magnesium iodide, ultra dry
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