Iodoform (75-47-8) (CHI3)

About Iodoform (75-47-8) (CHI3)

We Are Supplier, Exporter And Contract Manufacturer.Technical Profile Of Iodoform, A High-Purity Raw Chemical Material Supplied By Triveni Chemicals For Industrial Manufacturing And Laboratory Synthesis.

Iodoform (CHI) is an organic halogen compound appearing as a yellow crystalline solid with a strong, characteristic antiseptic odor. It is slightly soluble in water but readily soluble in organic solvents like alcohol, ether, and chloroform. Iodoform is relatively stable under normal conditions but decomposes on heating, releasing iodine vapors. It is known for its disinfectant and antiseptic properties due to the slow release of iodine.

In terms of applications, iodoform is widely used in the medical and dental fields as a mild antiseptic and disinfectant, especially in wound dressings and root canal treatments due to its antimicrobial activity. It is also used in pharmaceuticals for preparing antiseptic formulations and in veterinary medicine for treating infections. In organic chemistry, iodoform is used as a reagent in the iodoform test to detect the presence of methyl ketones and secondary alcohols containing the CHCHOH group. Additionally, it has historical use in surgery and first-aid applications. Due to its strong odor and limited solubility, its use is now more specialized and controlled.