Benzyl iodide is an organic compound with the chemical formula C7H7I.

[1][2] The compound consists of a benzene ring with an attached iodidemethyl group.

The substance is an alkyl halide and is a constitutional isomer of the iodotoluenes.

Benzyl iodide forms colorless to yellow needles, melting at 24.5 °C.

[3] As a liquid, the compound has the high refractive index of 1.6334.