Description

Magnesium Iodide is an inorganic salt of magnesium and iodine, widely recognized for its role as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis and as a source of iodide ions. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate key chemical transformations, such as Grignard-type reactions and halogen exchange processes, which are fundamental to manufacturing complex molecules. This compound is essential for research laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates production, and specialty chemical synthesis where precise halogenation or magnesium catalysis is required.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a catalyst or reactant in Grignard-type reactions and other organometallic transformations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Halogen Source: Provides a source of iodide ions for halogen exchange (Finkelstein) reactions and nucleophilic substitutions.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Specialty Catalyst: Utilized in specific catalytic cycles and polymerization initiators.
• Precursor Material: Serves as a starting material for producing other magnesium or iodine-containing compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesium Iodide
CAS No.	10377-58-9
Molecular Formula	MgI₂
Molecular Weight	278.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium diiodide; Magnesium(II) iodide; Iodic acid, magnesium salt; Magnesium iodide anhydrous; Magnesium iodide hexahydrate; MgI2
EINECS	233-825-1

Quality Control

Our Magnesium Iodide is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, and we support compliance with global regulatory standards including REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (MgI₂)	≥ 98.0 %
Water (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Iodide/Iodine Ratio	Conforms
Solubility	Test

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.