Iodoacetone is an organoiodine compound with the chemical formula C
3H
5IO[1][2] The substance is a colorless liquid[3] under normal conditions, soluble in ethanol.[4][5]
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Preferred IUPAC name 1-Iodopropan-2-one | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.019.238 |
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C3H5IO | |
Molar mass | 183.976 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Yellow liquid |
Density | 2.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
Boiling point | 163.1 °C (325.6 °F; 436.2 K) |
Vapor pressure | 2.1±0.3 mmHg |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). |
Synthesis
The reaction of acetone and iodine produces iodoacetone. The reaction is typically acid catalysed and first order with respect to acetone and the acid catalyst:[3][6]
- C3H6O + I2 → HI + C3H5IO
See also
References
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