8785. Stannous Iodide

Nomenclature

CAS number: 10294-70-9
Tin diiodide.
I2Sn; mol wt 372.52.
I 68.13%, Sn 31.87%.
SnI2.

Description and references

Preparation and crystal structure: Moser, Trevena, Chem. Commun. 1969, 25.

Properties

Red, cryst powder or needles. d 5.28; mp 320°; bp 720° with decompn. Slightly sol in and dec by water; sol in solns of alkali chlorides or iodides, in benzene, chloroform, carbon disulfide. Keep tightly closed.