5120. Isoamyl Iodide

Nomenclature

CAS number: 541-28-6
1-Iodo-3-methylbutane; isopentyl iodide; 3-methylbutyliodide.
C5H11I; mol wt 198.05.
C 30.32%, H 5.60%, I 64.08%.

Description and references

Obtained from isoamyl alcohol, iodine, and phosphorus, or by distillation of the alcohol with HI.

Chemical structure

Properties

Liquid; quickly becomes brown on exposure to air and light. d1518 1.515. bp 147°. Slightly sol in water; miscible with alc, ether. Keep well closed and protected from light.