CAS No.: | 552-22-7 |
Molecular Weight: | 550.2 g/mol |
Chemical Formula | C20H24I2O2 |
Thymol Iodide is a mixture of iodine derivatives of iodine, chiefly dithymol diiodide containing not less than 43% iodine. Used in dusting powders and ointments and in dental root filling preparations.
Specifications of Thymol Iodide or Iodothymol:
Appearance: Yellow to tan powder.
Odor: Slight aromatic odor.
CAS Number: 552-22-7
Formula: C20H24I2O2
Molecular weight: 550.21
Solubility: Insoluble in water. Freely soluble in chloroform and ether.
Alkalinity : Not alkaline to litmus paper.
Loss on Drying: maximum 2.0 %.
Residue on Ignition: maximum 1.5%.
Assay: Iodine content by titration: minimum 43.0%.