5671. Magnesium Iodide

Nomenclature

CAS number: 10377-58-9
I2Mg; mol wt 278.11.
I 91.26%, Mg 8.74%.
MgI2.

Derivative

Octahydrate.

Properties

White, deliquesc powder; readily discolors in air and light. Very sol in water; sol in alcohol. The aq soln is neutral or slightly alkaline. Keep well closed and protected from light.