Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
624-73-7
Molecular Formula
C₂H₄I₂
Molecular Weight
281.86
Synonym

Ethylene diiodide; Ethylene iodide. 

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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1,2-Diiodoethane (C₂H₄I₂) is an organoiodine compound used mainly as a reagent in organic and organometallic synthesis. It acts as a two-carbon alkylating agent and an in situ source of ethylene in catalytic and chemical reactions. Due to its toxicity and light sensitivity, it must be handled carefully under inert conditions.