Zinc iodide
Synonym(s):Diiodozinc;Zinc diiodide;Zinc iodide
- CAS NO.：10139-47-6
- Empirical Formula: I2Zn
- Molecular Weight: 319.2
- MDL number: MFCD00011299
- EINECS: 233-396-0
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:20:26
What is Zinc iodide?
Chemical properties
Hygroscopic, white, crystalline powder; sharp saline taste. Turns brown on exposure to light or air. Soluble in water, alcohol, and alkalies.
The Uses of Zinc iodide
Zinc Iodide is used in the morphological study of dendritic cells in human cervix by zinc iodide osmium method. It is also used in conjunction with osmium tetroxide as a stain in electron microscopy.
The Uses of Zinc iodide
Medicine (topical antiseptic), analytical reagent.
What are the applications of Application
Zinc iodide is a super-tetrahedra crystal structure salt used as a stain in electron microscopy
Purification Methods
Heat the iodide to 300o under vacuum (2 x 10-2mm) for 1hour, then sublime it. Its solubility in H2O is 0.3mL/g, and it is soluble in EtOH. Store it in the dark.
Properties of Zinc iodide
| Melting point: | 445 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 624°C |
| Density | 4.74 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Flash point: | 625°C |
| storage temp. | Store at +5°C to +30°C. |
| solubility | 4500g/l |
| form | beads |
| Specific Gravity | 4.74 |
| color | White to pale yellow |
| PH | 5.6 (50g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Water Solubility | 333 g/100 mL |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Merck | 14,10140 |
| Exposure limits | ACGIH: TWA 0.01 ppm |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 10139-47-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Zinc diiodide(10139-47-6) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Zinc iodide (ZnI2) (10139-47-6) |
Safety information for Zinc iodide
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07  Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. |
Computed Descriptors for Zinc iodide
Zinc iodide manufacturer
Virani Pharmachem
Gujarat
product: Zinc Iodide Powder, Grade Standard: Industrial Grade, for Laboratory
New Products
DL-beta-(3-Bromophenyl)alanine Tetrabutylammonium perchlorate N,O-Dimethylhydroxylamine hydrochloride (RS)-beta-Amino-beta-(4-bromophenyl)propionic acid 2-Amino-5-bromo-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine（RM for Indian lab) N,N CARBONYL DIIMIDAZOLE Levothyroxine Impurity-F Montelukast EP Impurity-D/Montelukast USP Related Compound C Atorvastatin FXA Impurity/Atorvastatin Cyclic 6-Hydroxy Impurity Sodium Salt Isosulfan blue Keto N-Oxide Impurity Ivermectin Impurity F N-Nitroso des Methyl Tramadol/N-Nitroso-N-Desmethyl-Tramadol (R)-BoroLeu-(+)-Pinanediol-CF3COOH 1,4-bis(methylsulfonyl)butane 4-(5-amino-1-methyl-1h-benzoimidazol-2-yl)-butyric acid isopropyl ester. 5-Methyl-1,3-benzenediacetonitrile 4-Fluorothiophenol 1-methyl amino-2,4-dinitro benzene CSA (DL-10-Camphorsulfonic Acid) 2-Hydroxy-4-methylnicotinic acid 3-iodo-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4-amine (2S)-1-((2S,3S)-3-(2-methylbutyl)-4-oxooxetan-2-yl)pentadecan-2-yl formylleucinate 1-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethane-1-sulfonyl chloride S-(1-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl) ethanethioateRelated products of tetrahydrofuran
You may like
-
Zinc Iodide, Ampouled under argon CAS 10139-47-6View Details
10139-47-6 -
Zinc Iodide, Ampouled under argon CAS 10139-47-6View Details
10139-47-6 -
Zinc Iodide, Ampouled under argon CAS 10139-47-6View Details
10139-47-6 -
Zinc iodide anhydrousView Details
10139-47-6 -
Zinc IodideView Details
10139-47-6 -
Zinc Iodide ChemicalView Details
10139-47-6 -
Powder Zinc Iodide, For Laboratory, 25 KGView Details
10139-47-6 -
Zinc Iodide Powder, Grade Standard: Industrial Grade, for LaboratoryView Details
10139-47-6
Statement: All products displayed on this website are only used for non medical purposes such as industrial applications or scientific research, and cannot be used for clinical diagnosis or treatment of humans or animals. They are not medicinal or edible.