Description

Tetraiodoethylene is a high-purity, polyhalogenated organic compound with the CAS number 513-92-8. This specialized chemical serves as a critical reagent and intermediate in advanced synthesis and research, valued for its unique reactivity profile and high iodine content. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise halogenation or the introduction of heavy atoms.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly where heavy atom substitution is required for structural activity or X-ray crystallography studies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block for creating specialized pesticides and herbicides with unique modes of action.
• Chemical Research Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for studying halogenation reactions, cycloadditions, and as a source of iodine in organic transformations.
• Material Science Precursor: Investigated for use in the development of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals due to its high molecular weight and polarizability.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as a standard or reference material in spectroscopic analysis and method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraiodoethylene
CAS No.	513-92-8
Molecular Formula	C2I4
Molecular Weight	531.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethene, 1,1,2,2-tetraiodo-; Tetraiodoethene; Diiodoform; Tetraiodoethylene; Periodoethylene; Tetraiodoethylene (stabilized); TIE; 1,1,2,2-Tetraiodoethylene
EINECS	208-164-4

Quality Control

Our Tetraiodoethylene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by FT-IR spectroscopy, to confirm its chemical identity and meet stringent specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Melting Point	187 - 192 °C
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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