1-Iodohexane

1-Iodohexane is a chemical compound from the group of aliphatic saturated halogenated hydrocarbons. The chemical formula is CH₃(CH₂)₅I.^[2][3] It is a colorless liquid.

1-Iodohexane

Names
Other names 1-Hexyl iodide
Identifiers
CAS Number	638-45-9 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEMBL	ChEMBL3188734
ChemSpider	12010
ECHA InfoCard	100.010.309
EC Number	211-339-0
PubChem CID	12527
UNII	27F4BFU2DR
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID2049341
InChI InChI=1S/C6H13I/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h2-6H2,1H3 Key: ANOOTOPTCJRUPK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCCCCCI
Properties
Chemical formula	C6H13I
Molar mass	212.074 g·mol−1
Appearance	yellowish liquid
Density	1.437 g/cm3
Melting point	−75 °C (−103 °F; 198 K)
Boiling point	181 °C (358 °F; 454 K)
Solubility in water	practically insoluble
Related compounds
Related compounds	1-Bromohexane 1-Chlorohexane 1-Fluorohexane
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards	[1]
GHS labelling:
Pictograms
Signal word	Danger
Hazard statements	H302, H315, H318, H319, H335
Precautionary statements	P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P305+P354+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, P501
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Synthesis

1-Iodohexane can be obtained by treating 1-bromohexane with potassium iodide.^[4]

The compound can also be prepared by treating 1-hexanol with iodine and triphenylphosphine.^[5]

Physical properties

1-Iodohexane is a flammable, difficult to ignite, light-sensitive liquid that is practically insoluble in water.^[6] Copper is usually added to the compound as a stabilizer.^[7]

Uses

The compound is used as an alkylating agent in organic synthesis.^[8] Also, it is used as an intermediate in the production of other chemical compounds such as tetradecane.

See also

• 1-Bromohexane
• 1-Chlorohexane
• 1-Fluorohexane