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Allyl iodide (CAS 556-56-9)

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Alternate Names:
3-Iodo-1-propene
CAS Number:
556-56-9
Molecular Weight:
167.98
Molecular Formula:
C3H5I
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Allyl iodide is used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of allyl ethers and esters. Allyl iodide has the ability to undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions, making it useful in the modification of organic molecules. In biochemistry, allyl iodide is used to introduce allyl groups into various compounds, allowing for the synthesis of complex molecules with specific properties. Its reactivity and selectivity in organic reactions make it a useful compound for the modification of biomolecules and the study of biochemical pathways.


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Allyl iodide, 25 g

sc-252360
25 g
$51.00