N-Iodosuccinimide
CAS # 516-12-1
DESCRIPTION
N-Iodosuccinimide (NIS) is a reagent used in organic chemistry for the iodination of alkenes and as a mild oxidant.
NIS is the iodine analog of N-chlorosuccinimide (NCS) and N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) which are used for similar applications.
PROPERTIES
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Appearance |
White
solid |
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Density |
2.245
g/cm3 |
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Melting
point |
202–206 °C
(396–403 °F; 475–479 K)(dec.) |
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Solubility
in water |
Soluble
in Dioxane, THF, MeCN; Insoluble in ether, CCl4 |
APPLICATION
N-Iodosuccinimide (NIS) is an iodinating agent that is used for various electrophilic iodinations and as source for iodine in radical reactions.
PACKAGING OPTIONS
Drums