Zinc Iodide (10139-47-6)

Zinc Iodide is an inorganic salt with the chemical formula ZnI2 and molecular weight 319.19 g/mol. It appears as a white crystalline solid, highly soluble in water, alcohol, and ether. It is hygroscopic and stable under normal conditions when stored in a dry environment. It should be protected from moisture and light.
In terms of uses and applications, Zinc Iodide is widely used in organic synthesis as a Lewis acid catalyst and reagent for various coupling and substitution reactions. It is also used in the pharmaceutical and laboratory industries for chemical analysis and specialty synthesis. In radiography and imaging, zinc iodide-based solutions have niche uses. It is also applied in electrochemistry, batteries, and specialty materials research. Additionally, it serves in analytical chemistry and fine chemical manufacturing where soluble zinc and iodide sources are required.