ethene12diiodide
Ethene-1,2-diiodide, also known as 1,2-diiodoethane, is a halogenated organic compound with the chemical formula C2H4I2. It is a vicinal dihalide, meaning the two iodine atoms are attached to adjacent carbon atoms in the ethane backbone. At room temperature, it exists as a colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid. Ethene-1,2-diiodide is sparingly soluble in water but is soluble in common organic solvents like ethanol and ether.
This compound can be synthesized through various methods. One common approach involves the reaction of ethene
Ethene-1,2-diiodide serves as a precursor in organic synthesis. It can undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions where the