Nomenclature
CAS number: 10294-70-9
Tin diiodide.
I
2Sn; mol wt 372.52.
I 68.13%, Sn 31.87%.
SnI
2.
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.