8844. Strontium Iodide

Nomenclature

CAS number: 10476-86-5
I2Sr; mol wt 341.43.
I 74.34%, Sr 25.66%.
SrI2.

Description and references

The article of commerce is hydrated. Toxicity data: K. W. Cochran et al., Arch. Ind. Hyg. Occup. Med. 1, 637 (1950).

Derivative

Hexahydrate.

Properties

Colorless to yellowish, deliquesc, fused masses or granules with bitterish saline taste; becomes yellow on exposure to air and light due to liberation of iodine. Melts when rapidly heated, at about 120°. mp 402° (anhydrous). d 4.42. Sol in 0.2 part water; sol in alcohol. The aq soln is practically neutral. Keep well closed and protected from light. LD50 i.p. in rats: 800 mg/kg (Cochran).

Therapeutic Category

Iodine source.

Therapeutic Category (Veterinary)

Has been used in iodide therapy.

Keywords

Replenishers/Supplements; Iodine