Formamidinium iodide, 99%

Name: Formamidinium iodide, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-009439

About Formamidinium iodide, 99%

Listed under CAS 879643-71-7, Formamidinium iodide is an amine building block available from Vaqora Chemicals, specified at 99% purity. With the molecular formula CH5IN2, it has a molar mass of 171.97 g/mol. The IUPAC name is methanimidamide. Hydroiodide. Alternative names: Iminomethylamine hydriodide and Methanimidamide iodide.

In its supplied form it is white to almost white powder or crystals. Key physical data: a melting point of 242 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Formamidinium iodide in 1 g, 10 g and 1 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Formamidinium iodide, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-009439
CAS Number	879643-71-7
IUPAC name	methanimidamide;hydroiodide
Molecular formula	CH₅IN₂
Molecular weight	171.97 g/mol
Exact mass	171.9497
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	28276090
InChIKey	QHJPGANWSLEMTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(=N)N.I
PubChem CID	21689904

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to almost white powder or crystals
Melting point	242 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 1
TPSA	49.9 Å²
Synonyms	Iminomethylamine hydriodide, Methanimidamide iodide, Formamidine Hydroiodide, ethanimidamide, hydriodide (1:1), Formamidine Hydroiodide (Low water content), Formimidamide hydroiodide, methanimidamide hydroiodide, Formamidine Hydroiodide (99.99%, trace metals basis) [for Perovskite precursor], Formamidinium Iodid, CH5IN2, FAI (Low water content), Formamidinium Iodide (Low water content)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Formamidinium iodide, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Formamidinium iodide, 99% is 879643-71-7. It is also known as Iminomethylamine hydriodide, Methanimidamide iodide, Formamidine Hydroiodide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Formamidinium iodide, 99%?

Formamidinium iodide, 99% has the molecular formula CH5IN2 and a molecular weight of 171.97 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Formamidinium iodide, 99% can I order?

We supply Formamidinium iodide, 99% in (99%) grade, in 1 g, 10 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Formamidinium iodide, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Formamidinium iodide, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Formamidinium iodide, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Formamidinium iodide, 99% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.