GALLIUM(III) IODIDE
Synonym(s):Gallium iodide;Gallium triiodide;Triiodogallium
- CAS NO.:13450-91-4
- Empirical Formula: GaI3
- Molecular Weight: 450.44
- MDL number: MFCD00016107
- EINECS: 236-611-6
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-06-23 16:59:16
What is GALLIUM(III) IODIDE?
Chemical properties
-20 mesh with 99.999% purity; monoclinic; enthalpy of vaporization 56.5 kJ/mol; enthalpy of fusion 16.30kJ/mol; can be prepared by direct reaction of Ga and I2 [CRC10] [CER91] [KIR78]
The Uses of GALLIUM(III) IODIDE
Gallium(III) iodide is widely used as lewis acid, a precursor of organogallium reagents. It can also be involved in detection of solar neutrinos.
Properties of GALLIUM(III) IODIDE
| Melting point: | 345 °C (subl.) (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 345°C |
| Density | 4.15 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| storage temp. | under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2–8 °C |
| solubility | Soluble in aromatic solvents. |
| form | powder |
| color | Yellow-green |
| Specific Gravity | 4.15 |
| Water Solubility | Decomposes in water. |
| Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
| Hydrolytic Sensitivity | 5: forms reversible hydrate |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 13450-91-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Gallium iodide (GaI3) (13450-91-4) |
Safety information for GALLIUM(III) IODIDE
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 ![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 ![]() Health Hazard GHS08 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H361:Reproductive toxicity |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P202:Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for GALLIUM(III) IODIDE
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