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1,8-Diiodooctane

98%, contains copper as stabilizer

Synonym(s):

Octamethylene diiodide

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
I(CH2)8I
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
366.02
Beilstein:
1735437
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

98%

form

liquid

contains

copper as stabilizer

refractive index

n20/D 1.5653 (lit.)

bp

167-169 °C/6 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.84 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

iodo

SMILES string

ICCCCCCCCI

InChI

1S/C8H16I2/c9-7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8-10/h1-8H2

InChI key

KZDTZHQLABJVLE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

1,8-Diiodooctane has been employed as processing additive:
  • to improve the morphology and the efficiency of bulk heterojunctions solar cells, based on the regioregular poly(3-hexylthiophene) and a soluble fullerene derivative
  • to improve the power conversion efficiency of polymer solar cells

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 4

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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