Iron(II) Iodide, Anhydrous (CAS 7783-86-0)

Iron(II) Iodide, Anhydrous is an inorganic compound composed of iron and two iodine atoms. Soluble in water and exhibiting slight solubility in alcohol, Iron(II) Iodide is obtained through the reaction of iron with iodine or the synthesis of iron oxide and iodine. The scientific applications of Iron(II) Iodide, Anhydrous span a broad spectrum. It serves as a reagent in organic compound synthesis, acts as a catalyst for polymer synthesis, and functions as an oxidizing agent in the production of dyes and pigments. Iron(II) Iodide finds utility as a reagent for determining iron levels in biological samples. Notably, Iron(II) Iodide, Anhydrous can also act as a reducing agent, facilitating the synthesis of iron-containing complexes. When exposed to water, Iron(II) Iodide, Anhydrous assumes the role of an oxidizing agent. This interaction leads to the formation of iron (III) hydroxide and iodine, which subsequently engage with other compounds to yield diverse products. In the presence of certain compounds like oxygen, Iron(II) Iodide, Anhydrous exhibits reducing properties. In this scenario, the compound is reduced to iron (II), while iodine undergoes oxidation to form iodide.