Acetyl iodide

Acetyl

Red to dark red liquid

Liquid

2.0674 g · cm -3

13 ° C

108 ° C.

67 mbar ( 36 ° C)

Reacts with water

1.5491 (20 ° C)

Risk

-163.5 KJ / mol

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Acetyl iodide is a chemical compound from the group of carboxylic acid halides and organic iodine compounds.

Production and representation

Acetyl can be obtained by reaction of acetaldehyde with iodine.

Properties

Acetyl iodide is a light-and moisture-sensitive red to dark red liquid.

Use

Acetyl formed as an intermediate in the synthesis of acetic acid during the classical Monsanto process or the Hoechst Celanese process by a rhodium - catalyzed formation of methyl iodide and carbon monoxide. With water it reacts to form hydrogen iodide and acetic acid.