Iron(II) iodide

Iron(II) iodide
Names
IUPAC name
Iron(II) iodide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.029.119
EC Number 232-031-2
Properties
FeI2
Molar mass 309.65 g/mol
Appearance white to off-white powder
Density 5.315 g/cm3
Melting point 587 °C (1,089 °F; 860 K)
Boiling point 827 °C (1,521 °F; 1,100 K)
soluble
+13,600·10−6 cm3/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Iron(II) iodide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula FeI2.[1]

It is used as a catalyst in organic reactions.

Reactions

Production of Iron(II)Hydroxide-Iodide:

FeI2•4H2O -----> Fe(OH)I + HI + 3H2O

The thermal decomposition of tetrahydrate iron(II) iodide to produce iron(II) hydroxide-iodide, hydrogen iodide and water. This reaction takes place at a temperature of over 100 °C.

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