Hexaiodobenzene
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Hexaiodobenzene is an aryl iodide and a six-substituted iodobenzene with the formula C6I6. Structurally, it is a derivative of benzene, in which all hydrogen atoms are replaced by iodine atoms. It forms orange crystals[1] that are poorly soluble in all solvents. It adopts the expected structure with a central C6 ring.[3]
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Preferred IUPAC name
Hexaiodobenzene | |
Other names
Periodobenzene | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.009.246 |
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Properties | |
C6I6 | |
Molar mass | 833.493 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | orange crystals[1] |
Density | 4.60 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 430 °C (806 °F; 703 K)[1] |
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Structure[2] | |
monoclinic | |
P21/c, No. 14 | |
a = 8.87 Å, b = 4.29 Å, c = 16.28 Å α = 90°, β = 93°, γ = 90° | |
Related compounds | |
Related compounds |
Hexafluorobenzene Hexachlorobenzene Hexabromobenzene |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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