Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Iodine (CAS: 12190-71-5)?
Answer
Iodine is widely used in pharmaceuticals for its role in thyroid hormone synthesis. It is also used in the production of antiseptics, analytical reagents, and in the textile industry for water and flame resistance. In medicine, it is used to treat certain thyroid conditions, and in photography, it is part of the halide emulsion in X-ray films.
About
CAS No
12190-71-5
English Name
Iodine
Molecular Formula
I2
Molecular Weight
253.81 g/mol
SMILES
II
InChIKey
PNDPGZBMCMUPRI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-03 20:19
