Molekula
Iodine
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Iodine is a dark grey crystalline solid used in chemical synthesis, disinfectants, and pharmaceuticals. It is available as I2 with a molecular weight of 253.81 g/mol and a CAS number of 7553-56-2. Store at ambient temperatures. Hazard symbol: Danger. Molekula supplies Iodine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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25 g — $34.20 per pack
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100 g — $73.30 per pack
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500 g — $247.00 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Dark solid |
| Heavy metals | ≤20 ppm |
| Assay | ≥99.8 % |
| Non-Volatile Matter | ≤50 ppm |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤10 ppm |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | ≤10 ppm |
| Chloride and Bromide | ≤60 ppm |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 8 (6.1) |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Bluish-black, lustrous solid |
| Odour | Sharp characteristic odor. |
| Melting Point | 113.7 °C |
| Boiling Point | 184.4 °C |
| Density | 4.9 (relative, water = 1) |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.04 kPa at 25 °C |
| log P (octanol/water) | 2.49 |
Source: PubChem CID 807 (HSDB, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 30105871 |
| CAS Number | 7553-56-2 |
| IUPAC Name | molecular iodine |
| EC Number | 231-442-4 |
| Molecular Formula | I2 |
| Molecular Weight | 253.81 |
| Exact Mass | 253.809 |
| SMILES | II |
| InChIKey | PNDPGZBMCMUPRI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/I2/c1-2 |
| PubChem CID | 807 |
| UN Number | UN3495 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 28012000 |
| Tariff Code | 2801200000 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H302 + H312 + H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P304+341 IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Diiodine
- Eranol
- Iode
- Iodine crystals
- Iodine sublimed
- Iodio
- Iosan superdip
- Molecular iodine
- Tincture iodine
- Vistarin
Frequently asked questions
What is iodine used for?
Iodine is commonly used in laboratory synthesis, as a reagent in organic chemistry, and in the production of pharmaceuticals and disinfectants.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of iodine?
The chemical formula is I2 and the molecular weight is 253.81 g/mol.
How should iodine be stored?
Iodine should be stored at ambient temperature, in a cool, dry place, away from light and incompatible materials.
What grade of iodine does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies iodine in reagent grade, suitable for laboratory and industrial applications.
Can Molekula supply iodine in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply iodine in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with an order of iodine?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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