44222-12-0

Basic information

• Product Name: Zinc, iodopropyl-
• CAS NO: 44222-12-0
• Molecular Formula: C3H7IZn
• Molecular Weight: 235.383
• Mol File: 44222-12-0.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• CAS DataBase Reference: Zinc, iodopropyl-(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Zinc, iodopropyl-(44222-12-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Zinc, iodopropyl-(44222-12-0)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 44222-12-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Zinc iodopropyl is a chemical compound that contains both zinc and iodine, with the molecular formula Zn(C3H6I). It is commonly used as a catalyst in the synthesis of organic compounds, particularly in the iodination of alkenes and alkynes. Zinc, iodopropyl- is known for its ability to promote reactions with high selectivity and efficiency. Zinc iodopropyl is also used in some medical applications, such as in the treatment of iodine deficiency disorders. It is important to handle this compound with care, as it can be toxic if ingested or inhaled in large quantities.

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Relevant articles and documents

Spectroscopic characterization of (iodomethyl)zinc reagents involved in stereoselective reactions: Spectroscopic evidence that IZnCH2I Is Not Zn(CH2I)2 + ZnI2 in the presence of an ether

We have shown that low-temperature 13C NMR spectroscopy is an extremely powerful technique for characterizing the (iodomethyl)zinc-derived reagents involved in the cyclopropanation reactions. This technique has allowed us to spectroscopically characterize and unambigously differentiate the Furukawa reagent (EtZnCH2I), the Simmons - Smith reagent (IZnCH2I), and the Wittig reagent (Zn(CH2I)2). Unique spectra are obtained for each of these reagents when they are complexed to a chiral diether. We have also demonstrated that TZnCH2I is not converted into Zn(CH2I)2 + ZnI2 in CD2Cl2 in the presence of a chiral complexing agent. Furukawa's reagent "EtZnCH2I", however, is in equilibrium with Et2Zn and Zn(CH2I)2, and it eventually decomposes into PrZnI and EtZnI at room temperature. The decomposition of Zn(CH2I)2 into IZnCH2I and of IZnCH2I into ZnI2 was monitored by NMR. We have also demonstrated that the general trends observed for the various equilibria involving (iodomelhyl)zinc-derived reagents follow those observed with ethylzinc-derived organometallic compounds.