Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of calcium iodide hexahydrate (CAS: 10031-31-9)?
Answer
Calcium iodide hexahydrate is primarily used in pharmaceuticals as an antithyroid agent and as a source of iodine. It is also used in the food industry as a food additive and in the synthesis of various organic compounds. Additionally, it is employed in the chemical and photographic industries.
About
CAS No
10031-31-9
English Name
Calcium iodide, hexahydrate
Molecular Formula
CaH12I2O6
Molecular Weight
401.98 g/mol
SMILES
O.O.O.O.O.O.[Ca+2].[I-].[I-]
InChIKey
GVHRTAKEBFEMFD-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Last Updated: 2025-10-27 13:14
