Ethyl iodide

Ethyl iodide (also iodoethane) is a colorless flammable chemical compound.

It has the chemical formula C2H5I and is prepared by heating ethanol with iodine and phosphorus.

[2] On contact with air, especially on the effect of light, it decomposes and turns yellow or reddish from dissolved iodine.

Ethyl iodide should be stored in the presence of copper powder to avoid rapid decomposition, though even with this method samples do not last more than 1 year.

Ethyl iodide is prepared by using red phosphorus, absolute ethanol and iodine.

Skeletal formula of ethyl iodide
Skeletal formula of ethyl iodide
Ball and stick model of ethyl iodide
Ball and stick model of ethyl iodide
Spacefill model of ethyl iodide
Spacefill model of ethyl iodide
NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g. chloroform Flammability 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g. canola oil Instability 1: Normally stable, but can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures. E.g. calcium Special hazards (white): no code
Ethyl iodide distillation. It has a greenish color due to decomposition.