Description

Manganese Iodide is an inorganic salt with the chemical formula MnI₂, primarily used as a versatile precursor in chemical synthesis and material science. Its high reactivity and specific properties make it a valuable reagent for creating specialized manganese compounds and advanced materials. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and catalyst development sectors.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts used in organic transformations.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key reagent in the preparation of other manganese complexes and organometallic compounds.
• Material Science: Used in the research and development of novel materials, including magnetic and luminescent substances.
• Laboratory Research: Employed as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and academic research projects.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for potential use in specialized battery systems and electrochemical applications.
• Nutritional Supplement Research: Studied as a potential source of bioavailable manganese in animal feed and nutritional formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Manganese Iodide
CAS No.	12640-74-3
Molecular Formula	MnI₂
Molecular Weight	308.75 g/mol
Synonyms	Manganese(II) iodide; Manganese diiodide; Manganous iodide; Manganese iodide (MnI2); Manganese(2+) diiodide; Manganese iodide anhydrous
EINECS	235-076-9

Quality Control

Our Manganese Iodide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal content, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pink to brown crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (MnI₂)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm

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