Trifluoromethyl iodide
Synonym(s):Iodotrifluoromethane;Perfluoromethyl iodide;Trifluoromethyl iodide
- CAS NO.：2314-97-8
- Empirical Formula: CF3I
- Molecular Weight: 195.91
- MDL number: MFCD00001060
- EINECS: 219-014-5
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-06-23 16:59:16
What is Trifluoromethyl iodide?
Chemical properties
colourless gas
The Uses of Trifluoromethyl iodide
Trifluoroiodomethane is used as a gaseous fire suppression flooding agent for in-flight aircraft and electronic equipment fires. It is also an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is involved in the rhodium-catalyzed alfa-trifluoromethylation of alfa,beta-unsaturatedketones. It plays an important role as catalyst in the enantioselective alfa -trifluoromethylation of aldehydes through photoredox organocatalysis using a readily available iridium photocatalyst.
The Uses of Trifluoromethyl iodide
Reagent used in the rhodium-catalyzed α-trifluoromethylation of α,?-unsaturated ketones.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 107, p. 5014, 1985 DOI: 10.1021/ja00303a042
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Properties of Trifluoromethyl iodide
| Melting point: | <−78 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | −22.5 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 2.361 |
| vapor pressure | 540.5kPa at 25℃ |
| refractive index | 1.379 |
| Flash point: | -22.5°C |
| form | Gas |
| Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. |
| Sensitive | Light Sensitive |
| BRN | 1732740 |
| Stability: | Stable. Substances to be avoided include strong oxidizing agents. Avoid direct sunlight. Risk of explosion if heated under confinement. Flammable. |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 2314-97-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Methane, trifluoroiodo-(2314-97-8) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Trifluoroiodomethane (2314-97-8) |
Safety information for Trifluoromethyl iodide
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Gas Cylinder Compressed Gases GHS04  Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07  Health Hazard GHS08 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H280:Gases under pressure H341:Germ cell mutagenicity H420:Hazardous to the ozone layer |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P201:Obtain special instructions before use. P202:Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P410+P403:Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. P502:Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling |
Computed Descriptors for Trifluoromethyl iodide
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