Description

Samarium(II) Iodide is a powerful divalent lanthanide reagent widely recognized for its strong reducing properties. This specialized inorganic compound is essential for facilitating challenging organic transformations, particularly in the synthesis of complex molecules. It is a critical material for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity, reliable reagents for synthetic chemistry.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Reagent: As a potent single-electron transfer (SET) reductant in Barbier-type reactions and pinacol couplings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Production: Used in the key synthetic steps for creating complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for preparing specialized samarium-based catalysts used in polymerization and fine chemical synthesis.
• Materials Science Research: Employed in the development of novel inorganic materials and luminescent compounds.
• Dehalogenation and Deoxygenation Reactions: Effective for the reductive cleavage of carbon-halogen and carbon-oxygen bonds under mild conditions.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A staple reagent in laboratories focused on methodology development and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Samarium(II) Iodide
CAS No.	32248-43-4
Molecular Formula	SmI2
Molecular Weight	404.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Samarous Iodide; Diiodosamarium; Samarium Diiodide; Samarium Iodide (SmI2); Samarium(2+) Iodide; Kagan's Reagent
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Quality Control

Our Samarium(II) Iodide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided to guarantee it meets the stringent requirements for research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material should be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black crystalline solid or solution
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (SmI2)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility (in THF)	Clear, dark brown solution (typical 0.1M)

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