Title: Stannous Iodide

CAS Registry Number: 10294-70-9

Additional Names: Tin diiodide

Molecular Formula: I2Sn

Molecular Weight: 372.52

Percent Composition: I 68.13%, Sn 31.87%

Line Formula: SnI2

Literature References: Preparation and crystal structure: Moser, Trevena, Chem. Commun. 1969, 25.

Properties: Red, cryst powder or needles. d 5.28; mp 320°; bp 720° with decompn. Slightly sol in and dec by water; sol in solns of alkali chlorides or iodides, in benzene, chloroform, carbon disulfide. Keep tightly closed.

Melting point: mp 320°

Boiling point: bp 720° with decompn

Density: d 5.28