Molybdenum(III) iodide

Molybdenum(III) iodide

Names
IUPAC names Molybdenum(III) iodide Molybdenum triiodide
Identifiers
CAS Number	14055-75-5
ChemSpider	4323230
Jmol interactive 3D	Image
PubChem	5149862
InChI InChI=1S/3HI.Mo/h3*1H;/q;;;+3/p-3 Key: MMQODXFIGCNBIM-UHFFFAOYSA-K InChI=1/3HI.Mo/h3*1H;/q;;;+3/p-3 Key: MMQODXFIGCNBIM-DFZHHIFOAA
SMILES [Mo](I)(I)I
Properties
Chemical formula	MoI3
Molar mass	476.65 g/mol
Appearance	black solid
Melting point	927 °C (1,701 °F; 1,200 K) (decomposes)
Solubility in water	insoluble
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Molybdenum(III) iodide is the inorganic compound with the formula MoI₃.

Preparation

Molybdenum(III) iodide is created by the reaction of molybdenum hexacarbonyl with iodine gas at 105 °C (221 °F).

References

• Momlybdenum triiodide at Web Elements