Iron(II) iodide

Iron(II) iodide
Names
IUPAC name
Iron(II) iodide
Other names
Ferrous iodide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.029.119
EC Number
  • 232-031-2
UNII
  • InChI=1S/Fe.2HI/h;2*1H/q+2;;/p-2
    Key: BQZGVMWPHXIKEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
  • InChI=1/Fe.2HI/h;2*1H/q+2;;/p-2
    Key: BQZGVMWPHXIKEQ-NUQVWONBAN
  • [Fe+2].[I-].[I-]
Properties
FeI2
Molar mass 309.65 g/mol
Appearance White to off-white or grey 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
Related compounds
Other anions
 Iron(II) fluoride
Iron(II) chloride
Iron(II) bromide
Other cations
 Manganese(II) iodide
Cobalt(II) iodide
Related Iron iodides
 Iron(III) iodide
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. It is used as a catalyst in organic reactions.

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