ARSENIC(III) IODIDE

Product Name: Arsenic iodide (CAS NO.7784-45-4)

Molecular Formula: AsI₃
Molecular Weight: 455.64g/mol
Mol File: 7784-45-4.mol
Einecs: 232-068-4
Appearance: Red powder
Melting Point: 146 °C
Boiling point: 403 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: 424°C
Density: 4.69 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Sensitive: Moisture Sensitive
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 59.3 kJ/mol
Vapour Pressure: 2.45E-06 mmHg at 25°C
H-Bond Donor: 0
H-Bond Acceptor: 0
Product Categories: Arsenic Salts; ArsenicMetal and Ceramic Science; Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry; Chemical Synthesis; Crystal Grade Inorganics; Salts

It is prepared by a reaction between arsenic(III) chloride and an iodine salt:

AsCl_3(aq) + 3KI_(aq) → AsI_3(aq) + 3KCl_(aq)

Under the name of Donovan's solution, Arsenic iodide (CAS NO.7784-45-4) was once recommended to treat rheumatism, arthritis, malaria, trypanosome infections, tuberculosis, and diabetes.

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. Arsenic and its compounds are on the Community Right-To-Know List.

Confirmed human carcinogen. A poison. See also ARSENIC COMPOUNDS and IODIDES. Can form a shock-sensitive compound with sodium or potassium. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of I⁻ and arsenic.
Safety Information of Arsenic iodide (CAS NO.7784-45-4):
Hazard Codes: T,N
Risk Statements: 23/25-50/53
23:  Toxic by inhalation 
25:  Toxic if swallowed 
50:  Very Toxic to aquatic organisms 
53:  May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment 
Safety Statements: 20/21-28-45-60-61
20:  When using, do not eat or drink 
21:  When using, do not smoke 
28:  After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)
45:  In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) 
60:  This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste 
61:  Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet 

OSHA PEL: TWA 0.01 mg(As)/m³; Cancer Hazard
ACGIH TLV: TWA 0.01 mg/m³; Confirmed Human Carcinogen; BEI: 35 μ (As)/L inorganic arsenic and methylated metabolites in urine
NIOSH REL: (Arsenic, Inorganic) CL 2 µg(As)/m³/15 M

 Arsenic iodide ,its CAS NO. is 7784-45-4,the synonyms is Arseniciodide ; Arsenous iodide ; Arsenousiodide ; Arsenoustriiodide ; Arsenous-triiodide- ; Na 1557 ; Triiodoarsine ; Arsenic (ous) iodide .