Methylene iodide
Agent Name
Methylene iodide
CAS Number
75-11-6
Formula
C-H2-I2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Diiodomethane; Dijodmethan [Czech]; MI-Gee; Methylene diiodide; Methylenjodid [Czech]; Methane, diiodo; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Saturated
Description
Highly refractive liquid; Darkens on contact with light, air, and moisture; mp = 6 deg C; [Merck Index] Yellow liquid; [Hawley] Pale light yellow liquid; mp 5-6 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make X-ray contrast media; [Merck Index] Used in organic synthesis; [Hawley] Used to determine refractive indices of minerals and to separate minerals based on density; [Ullmann]
Comments
May cause irritation and narcotic effects; [Hawley] Inhalation or skin absorption of high concentrations may cause CNS depression; May cause mild irritation; Repeated exposure may cause liver and kidney injury and CNS disorders; [CHEMINFO] A skin and eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.2 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: