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Benzyl iodide

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Benzyl iodide
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Benzyl iodide is an organic compound with the chemical formula C
7
H
7
I
.[1][2] The compound consists of a benzene ring with an attached iodidemethyl group. The substance is an alkyl halide and is a constitutional isomer of the iodotoluenes.

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Synthesis

Benzyl iodide can be obtained via the Finkelstein reaction from benzyl chloride and sodium iodide in acetone.

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Synthesis of benzyl iodide by Finkelstein reaction

Properties

Benzyl iodide forms colorless to yellow needles, melting at 24.5 °C.[3] As a liquid, the compound has the high refractive index of 1.6334. Benzyl iodide is also a powerful lachrymator.[4][5]

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