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IODURE METHYLE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CH3I
formula, see observation
74-88-4
CAS number
OBS

Colorless liquid; turns brown on exposure to light. Derivation: interaction of methyl alcohol, sodium iodide and sulfuric acid, with subsequent distillation. Hazard: toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption. Narcotic; irritant to skin.

OBS

iodomethane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: RCRA waste number U138; UN 2644.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3I

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3I
formula, see observation
74-88-4
CAS number
OBS

Liquide incolore, brunit à la lumière, réfringent, odeur douceâtre.

OBS

iodométhane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

iodométhane : Ce nom peut aussi désigner l'iodoforme et le diiodométhane s'il est employé comme générique pour tous les composés du carbone, de l'iode et, le cas échéant, de l'hydrogène.

OBS

Formule chimique : CH3I

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH3I
formula, see observation
74-88-4
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro que pardea al exponerlo a la luz. Soluble en alcohol y éter, poco soluble en agua. Muy tóxico e irritante. Narcótico.

OBS

Fórmula química: CH3I

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