CAS 12029-98-0 Iodine pentoxide - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Iodine pentoxide

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Catalog Number

ACM12029980-2

CAS Number

12029-98-0

Product Name

Iodine pentoxide

Structure

Category

Electronic Materials

IUPAC Name

iodyl iodate

Molecular Weight

333.81g/mol

Molecular Formula

I2O5;I2O5

Canonical SMILES

O=I(=O)OI(=O)=O

InChI

InChI=1S/I2O5/c3-1(4)7-2(5)6

InChI Key

BIZCJSDBWZTASZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Iodine pentoxide serves as a versatile and effective oxidizing agent, primarily known for its ability to convert carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide, a process essential for both gas analysis and the removal of carbon monoxide from air, particularly in respiratory devices when used alongside sulfuric acid. This reaction, which can proceed rapidly at elevated temperatures, highlights iodine pentoxide's utility in various chemical applications. Its reactivity extends beyond carbon monoxide, as it effectively oxidizes hydrogen sulfide to sulfur dioxide and interacts with other substances such as hydrogen chloride, metal hydrides, and metal salts. Additionally, iodine pentoxide dissolves in water to produce iodic acid and begins dissociating into iodine and oxygen when heated beyond 270°C, demonstrating its broad applicability in both industrial and laboratory settings.

Complexity

124

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

234-740-2

Exact Mass

333.78352g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

MeSH Entry Terms

I2O5 cpd;iodine pentoxide

Monoisotopic Mass