C2H4I2
C2H4I2, also known as 1,2-diiodoethane or ethylene diiodide, is an organoiodine compound with the chemical formula C2H4I2. It is a colorless liquid at room temperature, though it can decompose upon prolonged exposure to light, leading to discoloration. The compound is characterized by a chain of two carbon atoms, each bonded to a hydrogen atom and an iodine atom.
1,2-diiodoethane is synthesized through various methods, often involving the reaction of ethylene with iodine. It is
In terms of physical properties, 1,2-diiodoethane has a relatively high boiling point and is soluble in many