Iodoacetone Explained

Iodoacetone is an organoiodine compound with the chemical formula [1] [2] The substance is a colorless liquid[3] under normal conditions, soluble in ethanol.[4] [5]

Synthesis

The reaction of acetone and iodine produces iodoacetone. The reaction is typically acid catalysed and first order with respect to acetone and the acid catalyst:[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1-iodoacetone. chemsynthesis.com. 1 June 2017.
  2. Solly. R.K.. Golden. D.M.. Benson. S.W.. Thermochemical properties of iodoacetone. Intramolecular electrostatic interactions in polar molecules. J. Am. Chem. Soc.. 1970. 92. 15. 4653–4656. 10.1021/ja00718a030.
  3. Web site: Rate and Activation Energy of the Iodination of Acetone. Meyer. Earl. 2010.
  4. Web site: Properties of substance: iodoacetone. chemister.ru. 1 June 2017.
  5. Book: CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics. 2010. CRC Press. 5–23. 90.
  6. Web site: 1-iodoacetone. webbook.nist.gov. 1 June 2017.

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