3-(Iodomethyl)heptane
[CAS# 1653-16-3]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives >> Hydrocarbon halide
• Name: 3-(Iodomethyl)heptane
• Synonyms: 2-Ethylhexyl iodide
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₇I
• Molecular Weight: 240.12
• CAS Registry Number: 1653-16-3
• EC Number: 216-720-5

Properties

• Solubility: Practically insoluble (0.015 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.3398 g/cm³ (25 ºC)^**
• Boiling point: 205-206 ºC^***
• Refractive index: 1.4920 (589.3 nm 20 ºC)^***
• Flash point: 74.3±14.6 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Levene, P. A.; Journal of Biological Chemistry 1936, V115, P401-13.

^*** Feshchenko, N. G.; Zhurnal Obshchei Khimii 1966, V36(1), P157-9.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315