| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 1,2-Diiodobenzene
 |  | [CAS] 
 615-42-9
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 1,2-DIIODOBENZENE
 O-DIIODOBENZENE
 1,2-diiodo-benzen
 Benzene, 1,2-diiodo-
 Benzene, o-diiodo-
 benzene,1,2-diiodo-
 1,2-Diiodobenzene,99%
 1,2-Diiodobenzene,98%
 1,2-Diiodobenzene (stabilized with Copper chip)
 |  | [EINECS(EC#)] 
 210-425-5
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C6H4I2
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00001038
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 329.9
 |  | [MOL File] 
 615-42-9.mol
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 | Chemical Properties | Back Directory |  | [Appearance] 
 clear yellow to brownish liquid
 |  | [Melting point ] 
 >300°C
 |  | [Boiling point ] 
 152 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)
 |  | [density ] 
 2.524 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
 
 |  | [refractive index ] 
 n20/D 1.718(lit.)
 
 |  | [Fp ] 
 >230 °F
 
 |  | [storage temp. ] 
 Refrigerator (+4°C)
 |  | [form ] 
 Liquid
 |  | [color ] 
 Clear yellow to brownish
 |  | [Specific Gravity] 
 2.524
 |  | [Water Solubility ] 
 Slightly miscible with water.
 |  | [Sensitive ] 
 Light Sensitive
 |  | [BRN ] 
 1855315
 |  | [Dielectric constant] 
 5.7000000000000002
 |  | [CAS DataBase Reference] 
 615-42-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
 |  | [NIST Chemistry Reference] 
 1,2-Diiodobenzene(615-42-9)
 |  | [EPA Substance Registry System] 
 615-42-9(EPA Substance)
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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 .
 S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes .
 |  | [WGK Germany ] 
 3
 
 |  | [Hazard Note ] 
 Irritant
 |  | [TSCA ] 
 T
 |  | [HazardClass ] 
 IRRITANT
 |  | [HS Code ] 
 29039990
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 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Chemical Properties] 
 clear yellow to brownish liquid
 |  | [Uses] 
 1,2-Diiodobenzene is useful for Suzuki reaction. It is also used in the synthesis of purino[8,9-f] phenanthridines. Further, it acts as a precursor for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate.
 |  | [Uses] 
 suzuki reaction
 |  | [General Description] 
 
 Photolysis of 1,2-diiodobenzene in cyclohexane, furan, benzene and benzene containing tetraphenylcyclopentadienone has been studied. | 
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