Iodomethane (CH3I)

Iodomethane (CH3I; CAS 74-88-4) is a practical retrosynthesis target. Iodomethane presents a C1 framework, halogen substitution. Open AI route search in one click below.

Target: Iodomethane
CAS: 74-88-4
Formula: CH3I
Approx. MW: 141.94
SMILES: CI
PubChem CID: 6328
Approx. carbons: C1

Iodomethane structure

Properties

IUPAC name: iodomethane
Common names: IODOMETHANE; Methyl iodide; 74-88-4; Monoiodomethane; Methane, iodo-; Methyljodid; Jod-methan; Iodometano; Joodmethaan; Methyljodide
Molecular weight: 141.94
Exact mass: 141.93
InChIKey: INQOMBQAUSQDDS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: -87.6 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling point: 108.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density: 2.279 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Iodomethane?

Iodomethane has molecular formula CH3I. Molecular weight about 141.94 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Iodomethane?

The CAS Registry Number for Iodomethane is 74-88-4.

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References & tools

ChemicalTool Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.