Fluoroiodomethane

[373-53-5] CH2FI (MW 159.93) InChI = 1S/CH2FI/c2-1-3/h1H2 InChIKey = XGVXNTVBGYLJIR-UHFFFAOYSA-N (mixed halomethane, used as a CH2F source) Alternate Name: fluoromethyliodide. Physical Data: bp 53–54 °C. Solubility: sol in most organic solvents. Form Supplied in: colorless liquid; few commercial sources. Purification: distilled at 760 mmHg. Handling, Storage, and Precautions: fluoroiodomethane is toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin, and if swallowed. It should be used only in a chemical fume hood. Fluoroiodomethane is stable under normal conditions, but is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.