• Name

  1,2-DIIODOBENZENE

• EINECS 210-425-5
• CAS No. 615-42-9
• Article Data44
• CAS DataBase
• Density 2.47 g/cm³
• Solubility Slightly miscible with water.
• Melting Point >300 °C
• Formula C₆H₄I₂
• Boiling Point 284.78 °C at 760 mmHg
• Molecular Weight 329.907
• Flash Point 134.48 °C
• Transport Information
• Appearance clear yellow to brownish liquid
• Safety 26-37/39-24/25
• Risk Codes 36/37/38
• Molecular Structure
• Hazard Symbols Xi
• Synonyms Benzene,o-diiodo- (6CI,7CI,8CI);1,2-Diiodobenzene;1,2-Phenylene diiodide;NSC 29029;o-Diiodobenzene;
• PSA 0.00000
• LogP 2.89580

1,2-DIIODOBENZENE Chemical Properties

   The molecular formula of 1,2-DIIODOBENZENE(615-42-9) is C₆H₄I₂ and its formula weight is 329.91g/mol.Its EINECS is 210-425-5.The appearance of 1,2-DIIODOBENZENE(615-42-9) is milk-white crystalline powder and  the properties  is plates or prisms from pet ether.The density of 1,2-DIIODOBENZENE(615-42-9) is 2.524 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)  and it has a melting point of  300°C.The boiling point is 284.8 °C at 760 mmHg.The refractive index is about n20/D 1.718(lit.) and molar refractivity is 52.06 cm³.Molar volume is 133.5 cm³ and polarizability is 20.64 10-24cm³.Surface tension is 51.8 dyne/cm and enthalpy of vaporization is 50.28 kJ/mol.Its flash point is 134.5 °C  and the vapor pressure is 0.00501 mmHg at 25°C.
   The chemical synonyms of 1,2-DIIODOBENZENE(615-42-9) are 1,2-DIIODOBENZENE;1,2-diiodo-benzen;Benzene, 1,2-diiodo-;Benzene, o-diiodo-;benzene,1,2-diiodo-;O-DIIODOBENZENE;1,2-Diiodobenzene,99% and 1,2-Diiodobenzene,98%.Its product categories is Aromatic Hydrocarbons (substituted) & Derivatives;Iodine Compounds;Aryl;C6 and Halogenated Hydrocarbons. The molecular structure of 1,2-DIIODOBENZENE(615-42-9) is .

1,2-DIIODOBENZENE Safety Profile

Explodes violently when heated to 181°C in a sealed container. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of I⁻. See also IODIDES.
Hazard symbols is Xi.
XI:  Irritant.
Risk statements is 36/37/38.
36/37/38:  Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. 
Safety statements is 26-37/39-24/25.
26:  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
37/39:  Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.   
24/25:  Avoid contact with skin and eyes.