5732. Manganese Iodide

Nomenclature

CAS number: 7790-33-2
Manganese diiodide.
I2Mn; mol wt 308.75.
I 82.21%, Mn 17.79%.
MnI2.

Derivative

Tetrahydrate.

Properties

Rose-red crystals; rapidly becomes brown on exposure to air and light, due to liberation of iodine. Very sol in water with gradual decompn; sol in alcohol. The aq soln is slightly acid. Keep tightly closed and protected from light.