4488. Glyceryl Iodide

Nomenclature

CAS number: 554-10-9
3-Iodo-1,2-propanediol; γ-iodopropyleneglycol; 3-iodo-1,2-dihydroxypropane.
C3H7IO2; mol wt 201.99.
C 17.84%, H 3.49%, I 62.83%, O 15.84%.

Description and references

Prepd from 2,3-epoxy-1-propanol: Kratzl et al., Monatsh. Chem. 93, 49 (1962).

Chemical structure

Properties

Crystals, mp 48-49°. Freely sol in water, alcohol.