Methyl Iodide
- CAS Number
- 74-88-4
- HSN Code
- 29039990
- Molecular Formula
- CH3I
- Catalogue Number
- AL3076
- Purity
- ≥ 99%
- Molecular Weight
- 141.94 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Iodomethane is a member of the class of iodomethanes that is methane in which one of the hydrogens is replaced by iodine. It has a role as a fumigant insecticide.
Also known as Iodomethane.
- Catalogue No.
- AL3076
- CAS Number
- 74-88-4
- Molecular Formula
- CH3I
- Molecular Weight
- 141.94 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29039990
- Grade
- 99% For Synthesis
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: -66.5 °C; Boiling point: 42.5 °C; Density: 2.28 @ 20 °C/4 °C; Solubility: Miscible with alcohol, ether.
- Appearance
- Colorless, transparent liquid (turns brown on exposure to light)
- Shelf Life
- -
- Packaging
- Available in: 100 ml glass bottle, 250 ml glass bottle, 2.5 Lt glass bottle
- Storage
- Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from strong oxidants and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Methyl Iodide
- Catalogue No.
- AL3076
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 74-88-4
- EC Number
- 200-819-5
- Grade
- 99% For Synthesis
- EC Index Number
- Not specified
- Chemical Formula
- CH3I
- HSN Code
- 29039990
- Synonyms
- Iodomethane
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Methylating agent in organic synthesis
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Acute Tox. 3; Acute Tox. 4; Skin Irrit. 2; STOT SE 3; Carc. 2
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 6328 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Acute Toxic, Health Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H301+H331: Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled; H301: Toxic if swallowed; H312: Harmful in contact with skin; H315: Causes skin irritation; H331: Toxic if inhaled; H335: May cause respiratory irritation; H351: Suspected of causing cancer
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Suspected carcinogen
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Methyl Iodide
- CAS No.
- 74-88-4
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- If this chemical has been inhaled, remove the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the person warm and at rest.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- If this chemical contacts the skin, immediately flush the contaminated skin with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, immediately remove the clothing and flush the skin with water. If irritation persists after washing, get medical attention.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Headache, dizziness, nausea, respiratory distress, skin irritation.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- The vapour is heavier than air and may accumulate in lowered spaces causing a deficiency of oxygen.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area. Ventilate. Use appropriate protective equipment. Contain spill.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Use in a fume hood with appropriate PPE. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from strong oxidants and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection when handling.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Liquid
- Colour
- Colorless to pale yellow
- Odour
- Pungent, ether-like odor.
- Odour threshold
- Not specified
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not specified
- Melting point
- -66.5 °C
- Freezing point
- Not specified
- Boiling point
- 42.5 °C
- Flash point
- 11 °C
- Auto-ignition temperature
- 355 °C
- Decomposition temperature
- Not specified
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Highly flammable liquid
- Vapour pressure
- 4.05X10+2 mm Hg @ 25 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- 4.9 (AIR= 1)
- Density
- 2.28 @ 20 °C/4 °C
- Solubility
- Miscible with alcohol, ether.
- Log Pow
- log Kow= 1.51
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not specified
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not specified
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- Not specified
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions, but reacts with strong oxidizing agents.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Decomposes above 270 °C . This produces hydrogen iodide. Reacts with strong oxidants. This generates explosion hazard.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Not specified
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 RAT ORAL 76 MG/KG.
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- H315: Causes skin irritation
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- H351: Suspected of causing cancer
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- UN 2644
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- UN 2644
- UN-No. (IATA)
- UN 2644
- UN-No. (ADN)
- UN 2644
- UN-No. (RID)
- UN 2644
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Methyl Iodide
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Methyl Iodide
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Methyl Iodide
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Methyl Iodide
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Methyl Iodide
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 6.1
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- I
- Packing group (IMDG)
- I
- Packing group (IATA)
- I
- Packing group (ADN)
- I
- Packing group (RID)
- I
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used as a potent methylating reagent in organic and pharmaceutical synthesis, handled with strict exposure controls.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL01024
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 141.94 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Description | A clear colourless liquid | A clear colourless liquid |
| Assay (by GC) | Min 99% | 99.29% |
| Wt /ml at 20°C | 2.270 - 2.280g | 2.274g |
The above product complies with LR grade
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99% For Synthesis | ≥ 99% | m.p. -66.5 °C; b.p. 42.5 °C | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.1% | None detected | Miscible with alcohol, ether. |
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