Iodine ACS reagent, ≥99.8%

Name: Iodine ACS reagent, ≥99.8%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-000867

About Iodine ACS reagent, ≥99.8%

Iodine ACS reagent is a synthetic reagent (ACS grade) carrying the CAS registry number 7553-56-2 at a purity of ≥99.8%. With the molecular formula I2, it has a molar mass of 253.81 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is molecular iodine. Alternative names: iodine and Diiodine.

In its supplied form it is grey to very dark grey beads or flakes. Literature values give a melting point of 113 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis, reaction development, medicinal chemistry and chromatography. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 5 g, 100 g, 500 g and 5 x 1 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Reaction development
Medicinal chemistry
Chromatography

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Iodine ACS reagent, ≥99.8%
Catalogue No.	VQ-000867
CAS Number	7553-56-2
IUPAC name	molecular iodine
Molecular formula	I₂
Molecular weight	253.81 g/mol
Exact mass	253.809
Grade	ACS
Purity / assay	≥99.8%
HSN code	28012000
InChIKey	PNDPGZBMCMUPRI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	II
PubChem CID	807

Physical properties
Physical form	Flakes
Appearance	Grey to very dark grey beads or flakes
Melting point	113 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	1.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
TPSA	0 Å²
UN number	UN 1759
Synonyms	iodine, Diiodine, Iodine crystals, Iodine sublimed, Tincture iodine, Vistarin, Eranol, Iosan superdip, Iodine tincture, Iodine colloidal, Iodine Tincture USP, diiodane

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H312Harmful in contact with skin
H332Harmful if inhaled
H400Very toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary statements: P261, P271, P273, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P317, P321, P362 + P364, P391, 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

Other grades of CAS 7553-56-2

Iodine 0.01N volumetric solution

CAS: 7553-56-2
Formula: I₂
MW: 253.81 g/mol

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USP

Iodine 0.1 N volumetric solution as per, USP

CAS: 7553-56-2
Formula: I₂
MW: 253.81 g/mol

VQ-047165

Extra Pure

Iodine, 99%

CAS: 7553-56-2
Formula: I₂
MW: 253.81 g/mol

VQ-000870

AR

Iodine, GR 99.5%+

CAS: 7553-56-2
Formula: I₂
MW: 253.81 g/mol

VQ-000871

IP/BP/EP/Ph. Eur.

Iodine, IP/BP/EP/Ph. Eur. 99.5%

CAS: 7553-56-2
Formula: I₂
MW: 253.81 g/mol

VQ-046156

USP / ACS / AR

Iodine, USP, ACS, AR

CAS: 7553-56-2
Formula: I₂
MW: 253.81 g/mol

VQ-047166

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Iodine ACS reagent, ≥99.8%?

The CAS Registry Number of Iodine ACS reagent, ≥99.8% is 7553-56-2. It is also known as iodine, Diiodine, Iodine crystals.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Iodine ACS reagent, ≥99.8%?

Iodine ACS reagent, ≥99.8% has the molecular formula I2 and a molecular weight of 253.81 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is molecular iodine.

Which grade and pack sizes of Iodine ACS reagent, ≥99.8% can I order?

We supply Iodine ACS reagent, ≥99.8% in ACS (≥99.8%) grade, in 5 g, 100 g, 500 g, 5 x 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Iodine ACS reagent, ≥99.8%?

Yes. Every lot of Iodine ACS reagent, ≥99.8% 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 Iodine ACS reagent, ≥99.8% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Iodine ACS reagent, ≥99.8% is classified as hazardous (UN 1759), 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.