Methyl Iodide By Samrat Pharmachem Limited

CASR No.

[ 74 - 88 - 4 ]

EC-No.

200 - 819 - 5

HS-No.

2903 30 80

Road / Rail

6.1 / 15 a

IMDG Code

6.1 / I UN 2644

IATA / DGR

6.1 / 1 UN 2644 CAO F PAX F

Packing-cat

G

Poison-class

( CH ) I

LD 50 oral rat

76 mg / kg

Merck-Index

10, 5958

Fieser

6, 348

SAX

6, 1620

Mol. Formula

CH3 I

Mol. Weight

141.94

Specific Density, 20 ^oC

2.28 g / cm

Refractive Index ( 20 ^oC, 589 nm )

1.5304

Vapour Pressure, 20 ^oC

500 hPa

Melting Point

-66 ^oC

Boiling Point

42 ^oC

Ignition Temp.

352 ^oC

Explosive Limits

8.5 - 66 vol %

Solubility in H2O,20 C

1.4 g per 100 ml

Atmospheric Susceptibility

Light sensitive

Chemical Reaction

Toxic, Irritant, Carcinogenic

Risk

R 21-23

Toxic by inhalation. Harmful in contact with skin.

R 25-37

Very toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin.

R 38-40

Limited evidence of carcinogenic effect.

Safety

S 36

Wear suitable protective clothing.

S 37-38-45

Wear suitable gloves and in case of insufficient ventilation wear respiratory equipment. In case of accident seek expert & medical advice.

S 39

Wear eye / face protection.

S 45

In case of accident seek expert and medical advice.

Disposal

D9

To a chilled chemical under water, set vigorous stirring, add ammonia solution drop wise and carefully in well ventilated / open area. Further neutralize with Sodium thiosulphate solution.

Application

As Methylating agent in organic synthesis, as a catalyst, etc.

Storage

Store in a air tight container in a cool & dark place away from light.

Packing

In 12.50 Kgs x 2 Nos. Aluminium Bottle = 25 Kgs in thermocol box packed inside Corrugated Carton.

Description

Clear colourless heavy liquid

Assay ( GC, area % )

min. 99.0 %

Density [ 20 ^oC/ 4 ^oC ]

2.271 - 2.277 g / cm3

Methanol ( CH3OH )

0.3 %

Diiodomethane ( CH2 I2 )

0.1 %

Free acid ( HI )

0.1 %

Water ( KF )

0.1 %