| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 1,10-DIIODODECANE
 |  | [CAS] 
 16355-92-3
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 1,10-DIIODODECANE
 DECAMETHYLENE DIIODIDE
 1,10-diiodo-decan
 1,10-DIIODODECANE TECH
 1,10-diiodododecane
 |  | [EINECS(EC#)] 
 240-415-6
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C10H20I2
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00001086
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 394.07
 |  | [MOL File] 
 16355-92-3.mol
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 | Chemical Properties | Back Directory |  | [Appearance] 
 yellow to brownish crystalline solid
 |  | [Melting point ] 
 33-35 °C (lit.)
 |  | [Boiling point ] 
 197-200 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)
 |  | [density ] 
 2,35 g/cm3
 |  | [refractive index ] 
 1.4824 (estimate)
 |  | [Fp ] 
 >230 °F
 
 |  | [storage temp. ] 
 2-8°C
 |  | [solubility ] 
 Soluble in methanol.
 |  | [form ] 
 powder to lump to clear liquid
 |  | [color ] 
 White or Colorles to Yellow to Orange
 |  | [Sensitive ] 
 Light  Sensitive
 |  | [BRN ] 
 1738614
 |  | [CAS DataBase Reference] 
 16355-92-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
 |  | [EPA Substance Registry System] 
 Decane, 1,10-diiodo- (16355-92-3)
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 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  | [Hazard Codes ] 
 Xi
 |  | [Risk Statements ] 
 R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
 |  | [Safety Statements ] 
 S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
 S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection .
 |  | [RIDADR ] 
 2811
 |  | [WGK Germany ] 
 3
 
 |  | [F ] 
 8
 |  | [Hazard Note ] 
 Harmful/Irritant/Light Sensitive
 |  | [TSCA ] 
 Yes
 |  | [HazardClass ] 
 6.1(b)
 |  | [PackingGroup ] 
 III
 |  | [HS Code ] 
 2903398000
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 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Chemical Properties] 
 yellow to brownish crystalline solid
 |  | [Uses] 
 1,10-Diiododecane is used as an alkylating agent in the synthesis of symmetrical and unsymmetrical bis-cryptophanes and as a crosslinking reagent for tetrabutylammonium polygalacturonic acid. it is also used to produce decane at temperature of 20°C.
 |  | [General Description] 
 
 Electrochemical reduction of 1,10-diiododecane at Hg cathode in dimethylformamide containing tetramethylammonium perchlorate has been investigated.  | 
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