1-Iodohexadecane
[CAS# 544-77-4]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbon
• Name: 1-Iodohexadecane
• Synonyms: Cetyl iodide; Hexadecyl iodide
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₃₃I
• Molecular Weight: 352.34
• CAS Registry Number: 544-77-4
• EC Number: 208-879-4

Properties

• Solubility: Insoluble (1.6E^-5 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.1646 g/cm³ (40 ºC)^**
• Melting point: 168-170 ºC (ethanol )^***
• Refractive index: 1.49416 (20.50 ºC)^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2017 ACD/Labs)

^** Delcourt, Y.; Bulletin des Societes Chimiques Belges 1931, V40, P284-94.

^*** Knotz, Florian; Scientia Pharmaceutica 1966, V34(4), P249-57.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335