Description
Synonym: Trichloroiodine
Linear Formula: ICl3
General description
Iodine trichloride (ICl3) is an inorganic compound that is commonly used as an oxidizing agent in organic synthesis. It is also used in the halogenation of organic compounds, and oxidative cleavage of carbon-carbon bonds.
Application
Iodine trichloride can be used:
- In the halogenation of aromatic compounds to prepare corresponding chlorinated derivatives.
- To oxidize primary and secondary alcohols to aldehydes and ketones.
PROPERTIES
Assay
97%
form
solid
storage temp.
−20°C
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