Title: Manganese Iodide

CAS Registry Number: 7790-33-2

Additional Names: Manganese diiodide

Molecular Formula: I2Mn

Molecular Weight: 308.75

Percent Composition: I 82.21%, Mn 17.79%

Line Formula: MnI2

 

Derivative Type: Tetrahydrate

Properties: Rose-red crystals; rapidly becomes brown on exposure to air and light, due to liberation of iodine. Very sol in water with gradual decompn; sol in alcohol. The aq soln is slightly acid. Keep tightly closed and protected from light.