| Name | Aluminium iodide |
| Synonyms | Aluminum iodide Aluminium iodide aluminum triiodide Aluminum iodide (AlI3) |
| CAS | 7784-23-8 |
| EINECS | 232-054-8 |
| InChI | InChI=1/Al.3HI/h;3*1H/q+3;;;/p-3 |
| Molecular Formula | AlI3 |
| Molar Mass | 407.695 |
| Density | 3.98 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | 191℃ |
| Boling Point | 360 °C (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 360°C |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water, alcohol and ether. |
| Use | Use as a catalyst in Organic reactions |
| Hazard Symbols | C - Corrosive![]() |
| Risk Codes | R14 - Reacts violently with water R34 - Causes burns R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect R42/43 - May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact. |
| Safety Description | S22 - Do not breathe dust. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) |
| UN IDs | UN 3260 |
| Raw Materials | Iron Hydriodic acid Aluminum Iodine |
| Downstream Products | BORON TRIIODIDE tantalum iodide LANTHANUM IODIDE YTTRIUM IODIDE Hydrogen |
| melting point | 191°C (lit.) |
| boiling point | 360°C (lit.) |
| density | 3.98 g/mL at 25°C (lit.) |
| Vapor pressure | 1mm Hg ( 178 °C) |
| flash point | 360°C |
| solubility | Soluble in alcohol, ether, carbon disulfide |
| morphology | powder |
| color | White to brownish-purple lump |
| Specific gravity | 3.98 |
| water solubility | Soluble in water, alcohol and ether. |
| sensitivity | Moisture Sensitive |
| Merck | 14,346 |
| stability | Stable, but light and air-sensitive. Reacts violently with water. Incompatible with aqueous solutions, moisture, strong oxidizing agents. |
| EPA chemical information | Aluminum iodide (AlI3) (7784-23-8) |
| ACROS | English |
| SigmaAldrich | English |
| ALFA | Chinese |
| ALFA | English |