Sodium iodide dichloride

Sodium iodide dichloride

Sodium Dichloroiodide; Dichloroiodosodium; NaICl₂

CAS 35703-63-0

Chemical Formula NaICl₂

Molecular Weight 197.85 g/mol

Sodium Iodide Dichloride, also known as Sodium Dichloroiodide, is an inorganic compound containing iodine and chlorine bonded with sodium. It is widely recognized as a powerful oxidizing and halogenating agent used in organic synthesis and industrial chemistry. With its strong electrophilic iodinating ability, it is employed in pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, and specialty chemical manufacturing. Its dual halogen composition offers enhanced reactivity compared to iodine or chlorine alone, making it highly effective in controlled halogenation processes.

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Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Iodinating Agent: Used in selective iodination of organic molecules in pharmaceutical research and drug synthesis.
  • Oxidizing Reagent: Facilitates oxidative transformations of drug intermediates.
  • API Synthesis: Serves as a reagent in creating iodine-containing pharmaceutical intermediates.
  • Laboratory Reagent: Preferred in medicinal chemistry for controlled halogenation reactions.

2. Agrochemicals

  • Halogenation Agent: Applied in the synthesis of iodinated and chlorinated intermediates for pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides.
  • Intermediate for Bioactive Molecules: Helps design agrochemicals where halogenation improves bioactivity and stability.
  • R&D Applications: Widely used in research for novel halogenated agrochemicals with improved performance.

3. Performance Chemicals

  • Disinfectants & Sanitizers: Utilized in formulations where strong halogen-based oxidation is required.
  • Organic Synthesis: Effective in halogenation of aromatic and aliphatic compounds in fine chemical production.
  • Material Science: Used as a halogenating precursor in specialty coatings and polymers.

4. Water Treatment

  • Disinfectant Agent: Provides strong halogen activity for sterilizing municipal and industrial water systems.
  • Cooling Towers & Swimming Pools: Applied in microbial control and algae prevention.
  • Surface Sanitizers: Used in formulations for industrial hygiene and cleaning processes.

Specifications

Assay ≥ 95.0%
Appearance Yellow to orange crystalline solid
Odor Pungent, chlorine-like
Boiling Point Not applicable (decomposes)
Melting Point ~190–200 °C (decomposes)
Density ~3.2 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water; reacts to release iodine/chlorine species
Viscosity Not applicable
Flash Point Not applicable (oxidizer, decomposes on heating)

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