Title: Iodinated Glycerol
CAS Registry Number: 5634-39-9
Synonyms: Iodopropylidene glycerol
Molecular Formula: C6H11IO3
Molecular Weight: 258.05
Percent Composition: C 27.93%, H 4.30%, I 49.18%, O 18.60%
Literature References: Isomeric mixture of 67-75% of
2-(1-iodoethyl)-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol or
2,3-(2-iodopropylidenedioxy)propanol and 33-25% of
2-(2-iodoethyl)-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol or
2,3-(3-iodopropylidenedioxy)propanol. Prepn: Manchey
et al., US 2872378 (1959 to The Denver Chem. Manuf.).
Properties: Pale yellow liquid. Pungent, bitter aftertaste. d 1.797.
nD 1.547. Sol in ether, chloroform, isobutyl alc, methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, methyl formate, tetrahydrofuran.
Index of refraction: nD 1.547
Density: d 1.797
Therap-Cat: Has been used as expectorant.