Iodocyclohexane

Iodocyclohexane

Names
Preferred IUPAC name Iodocyclohexane
Other names Cyclohexyl iodide
Identifiers
CAS Number	626-62-0  Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	11786
ECHA InfoCard	100.009.962
EC Number	210-957-8
PubChem CID	12289
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID3060821
InChI InChI=1S/C6H11I/c7-6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h6H,1-5H2 Key: FUCOMWZKWIEKRK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES IC1CCCCC1
Properties
Chemical formula	C6H11I
Molar mass	210.058 g·mol−1
Appearance	colorless to slightly reddish yellow liquid
Density	1.624 g/mL
Boiling point	180 °C (356 °F; 453 K)
Solubility in water	Insoluble
Hazards
Flash point	71 °C (160 °F; 344 K)
Related compounds
Related compounds	Chlorocyclohexane Bromocyclohexane Fluorocyclohexane
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Iodocyclohexane is an organoiodine compound with the chemical formula C₆H₁₁I. ^{[1] [2]}

Synthesis

Iodocyclohexane has been prepared by the addition of hydrogen iodide to cyclohexene. ^[3]

Alternatively, it can be prepared by the reaction of cyclohexane and iodoform. ^[4]

Physical properties

Iodocyclohexane forms colorless to slightly reddish yellow liquid. It is soluble in ethanol, ether, and acetone. ^[1]

Uses

The compound has been used as reagent in demethylation of aryl methyl ethers in DMF under reflux condition. ^[1]

See also

• Iodoalkanes
• Iodobenzene

References

1. "B24840 Iodocyclohexane, 98%, stab. with copper". Alfa Aesar . Retrieved 21 June 2023.
2. "Iodocyclohexane". Sigma Aldrich . Retrieved 21 June 2023.
3. Stone, Herman; Shechter, Harold (1951). "Iodocyclohexane". Organic Syntheses. 31: 66. doi:10.15227/orgsyn.031.0066.
4. "Synthesis of iodocyclohexane from cyclohexane and iodoform" (PDF). oc-praktikum.de. Retrieved 21 June 2023.