Methyl iodide

Product Name: Methyl iodide
Other Name: methyl iodide-iodomethane
Molecular formula: CH₃I
Appearance and Properties: Colorless liquid, with special odor
Molecular weight: 141.94

Steam pressure: 53.32 kPa (25.3 C)
Melting point: - 66.4 C
Boiling point: 42.5 C
Solubility: slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol and ether
Density: relative density (water = 1) 2.28; relative density (air = 1) 4.89;
Uses: Used in medicine, organic synthesis, pyridine test, microscopy, etc.