C2H4OI2

C2H4OI2, also known as iodoethanol or 2-iodoethanol, is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C2H4OI2. It is a halogenated alcohol. Its structure consists of a two-carbon ethyl chain, with one carbon atom bonded to an iodine atom and the other carbon atom bonded to a hydroxyl group (OH). This arrangement means the iodine and hydroxyl groups are on adjacent carbon atoms. The compound can be synthesized through various chemical reactions, often involving the addition of iodine to ethene or the reaction of ethylene oxide with hydrogen iodide. C2H4OI2 is a colorless liquid at room temperature. Due to the presence of the reactive iodine atom and the hydroxyl group, it can participate in a range of organic reactions. It may be used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other organic compounds. Like many organoiodine compounds, it can be sensitive to light and heat, and proper storage conditions are typically recommended to maintain its stability. Its exact applications and commercial availability can vary, but its chemical properties make it a potentially useful building block in organic synthesis.