8777. Stannic Iodide

Nomenclature

CAS number: 7790-47-8
Tin tetraiodide.
I4Sn; mol wt 626.33.
I 81.05%, Sn 18.95%.
SnI4.

Description and references

Toxicity data: Kolmer, J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 43, 515 (1931).

Properties

Yellow to reddish crystals. d 4.46. mp ≈143°; sublimes at about 180°. bp 340°. Dec by water; sol in alcohol, benzene, chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide. MLD in rats (mg/kg): 200 i.v. (Kolmer).