Title: p-Iodophenol
CAS Registry Number: 540-38-5
Molecular Formula: C6H5IO
Molecular Weight: 220.01
Percent Composition: C 32.75%, H 2.29%, I 57.68%, O 7.27%
Literature References: Obtained by action of iodine in alkaline KI upon phenol; or by diazotization of p-aminophenol and subsequent replacement of the diazonium group by iodine.
Properties: White or reddish crystals; characteristic odor. mp 93-94°. Slightly sol in water, freely in alc, ether. Protect from light.
Melting point: mp 93-94°
NOTE: The designation "phenol iodide", or more properly "iodized phenol", is applied to a soln of 1 part iodine in 4 parts phenol. |