CAS 13450-91-4 Gallium(III) iodide - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Gallium(III) iodide

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Catalog Number

ACM13450914-4

CAS Number

13450-91-4

Product Name

Gallium(III) iodide

Structure

Category

Electrolytes

Synonyms

Gallium(III) iodide, ultra dry; triiodogallane; ACMC-20akty; Gallium(III) iodide, anhydrous, powder, 99.999% trace metals basis; NSC 94003; DWRNSCDYNYYYHT-UHFFFAOYSA-K; MFCD00016107; 8668AF; DTXSID7065467; NSC-94003;

IUPAC Name

triiodogallane;

Molecular Weight

450.436g/mol

Molecular Formula

GaI3;GaI3;

Canonical SMILES

[Ga](I)(I)I;

InChI

InChI=1S/Ga.3HI/h;3*1H/q+3;;;/p-3;

InChI Key

DWRNSCDYNYYYHT-UHFFFAOYSA-K;

Application

Gallium(III) iodide, a high-purity compound with a structure described as monoclinic, is primarily used as a Lewis acid and a precursor for organogallium reagents. With an enthalpy of vaporization of 56.5 kJ/mol and an enthalpy of fusion of 16.30 kJ/mol, it is notable for its reactivity and stability under various conditions. This compound is prepared through the direct reaction of gallium (Ga) and iodine (I2), showcasing its elemental synthesis process. Its applications extend to the realm of solar neutrino detection, underscoring its versatility and significance in advanced scientific research. As a reagent, it serves as a catalyst, with gallium at its core, facilitating numerous chemical transformations and processes.

Complexity

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

236-611-6

Exact Mass

449.639g/mol

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

449.639g/mol

NSC Number

94003

Topological Polar Surface Area