Iodine Monochloride Solution

Dissolve 8 g of iodine trichloride in about 200 mL of glacial acetic acid and separately dissolve 9 g of iodine in 300 mL of dichloromethane. Mix the two solutions and dilute to 1000 mL with glacial acetic acid.

Store in a stoppered bottle, protected from light and at a temperature not exceeding 15°.