What is Iodoform?
Iodoform is classified as an organoiodine compound, denoted by the chemical formula CHI3, and possesses a tetrahedral molecular geometry with C3v symmetry. It occurs as bright yellow or yellow powder or crystals. Iodoform, first synthesized in 1822, is produced through the process of electrolysis in aqueous solutions comprising acetone, inorganic iodides, and sodium carbonate.
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| PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Name of Product | Iodoform |
| IUPAC Name | iodoform |
| Synonyms | Triiodomethane; Carbon triiodide; methyl triiodide; Iodoformum; Iodoformio; yodoformo; Iodoforme |
| CAS No | 75-47-8 |
| Molecular Formula | CHI3 |
| Molecular Weight | 393.732 g/mol |
| Pubchem CID | 6374 |
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| SR. No | Criteria | Limit/Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance (form) | Crystalline Solid Powder |
| 2 | Appearance (color) | Yellow to greenish-yellow |
| 3 | Odor | A pungent, disagreeable odor |
| 4 | Solubility | Freely soluble in Acetone and Benzene Slightly soluble in Glycerol and Petroleum ether Insoluble in Water |
| 5 | Melting Point | 118-121 °C |
| 6 | Density | 4.008 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Uses
Iodoform has several uses in various fields, including medicine, chemistry, and industry. Some of the primary uses are as follows:
- Iodoform has antiseptic properties and was historically used as a topical antiseptic for disinfecting wounds and surgical incisions. However, its use for this purpose has decreased over time due to the availability of more effective and less toxic antiseptics.
- Iodoform is used in dental procedures as a component in bismuth subnitrate iodoform paraffin paste (BIPP) for gauze, used as an antiseptic packing for tooth extraction sockets and other dental surgical sites to promote healing and prevent infection.
- It is a useful reagent in organic chemistry for various reactions. It is used in the iodoform test, which is employed to detect the presence of compounds containing the CH3-CO group, such as ketones and certain aldehydes.
- Iodoform is also used as a veterinary medicine in conjunction with zinc oxide and propionic acid in the form of ear powders for dogs and cats, which are used to prevent infection and facilitate hair removal.
FAQs
Q. What is the common name of iodoform?
Iodoform is alternatively referred to as tri-iodomethane, carbon tri-iodide, and methyl tri-iodide.
Q. Is iodoform an oxidizing agent?
Iodoform may act as a weak oxidizing agent.
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